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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.36, 1,414.51 and 423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.36, 1,414.51 and 423.86 is: 635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.36 : 1,414.51 = 423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.36/1,414.51 = 423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.36x = 1,414.51 × 423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.36x = 599,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,554.21/943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.55

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