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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.38, 1,413.54 and 577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.38, 1,413.54 and 577.05 is: 864.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.38 : 1,413.54 = 577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.38/1,413.54 = 577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.38x = 1,413.54 × 577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.38x = 815,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,683.26/943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.64

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