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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.34, 1,416.22 and 799.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.34, 1,416.22 and 799.96 is: 1,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.34 : 1,416.22 = 799.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.34/1,416.22 = 799.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.34x = 1,416.22 × 799.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.34x = 1,132,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,919.35/943.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.97

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