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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.37, 1,411.72 and 695.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.37, 1,411.72 and 695.99 is: 1,041.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.37 : 1,411.72 = 695.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.37/1,411.72 = 695.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.37x = 1,411.72 × 695.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.37x = 982,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,544.79/943.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.52

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