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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.38, 1,415.16 and 577.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.38, 1,415.16 and 577.38 is: 866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.38 : 1,415.16 = 577.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.38/1,415.16 = 577.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.38x = 1,415.16 × 577.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.38x = 817,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,085.08/943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.13

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