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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.31, 1,413.45 and 779.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.31, 1,413.45 and 779.30 is: 1,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.31 : 1,413.45 = 779.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.31/1,413.45 = 779.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.31x = 1,413.45 × 779.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.31x = 1,101,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,501.59/943.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.70

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