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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.36, 1,301.68 and 710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.36, 1,301.68 and 710.08 is: 979.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.36 : 1,301.68 = 710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.36/1,301.68 = 710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.36x = 1,301.68 × 710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.36x = 924,296.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,296.93/943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.79

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