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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.33, 1,412.25 and 577.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.33, 1,412.25 and 577.00 is: 863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.33 : 1,412.25 = 577.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.33/1,412.25 = 577.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.33x = 1,412.25 × 577.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.33x = 814,861.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,861.19/943.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.82

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