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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.28, 1,414.06 and 880.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.28, 1,414.06 and 880.08 is: 1,319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.28 : 1,414.06 = 880.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.28/1,414.06 = 880.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.28x = 1,414.06 × 880.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.28x = 1,244,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,485.92/943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.32

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