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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.39, 1,302.65 and 612.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.39, 1,302.65 and 612.38 is: 845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.39 : 1,302.65 = 612.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.39/1,302.65 = 612.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.39x = 1,302.65 × 612.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.39x = 797,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,721.59/943.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.59

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