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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.34, 1,302.15 and 768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.34, 1,302.15 and 768.38 is: 1,060.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.34 : 1,302.15 = 768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.34/1,302.15 = 768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.34x = 1,302.15 × 768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.34x = 1,000,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,546.02/943.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.64

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