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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.38, 1,301.58 and 663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.38, 1,301.58 and 663.66 is: 915.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.38 : 1,301.58 = 663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.38/1,301.58 = 663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.38x = 1,301.58 × 663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.38x = 863,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,806.58/943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.65

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