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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.35, 1,414.12 and 526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.35, 1,414.12 and 526.25 is: 788.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.35 : 1,414.12 = 526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.35/1,414.12 = 526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.35x = 1,414.12 × 526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.35x = 744,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,180.65/943.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.87

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