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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.35, 1,301.85 and 518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.35, 1,301.85 and 518 is: 714.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.35 : 1,301.85 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.35/1,301.85 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.35x = 1,301.85 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.35x = 674,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,358.30/943.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.85

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