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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.39, 1,412.64 and 651.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.39, 1,412.64 and 651.79 is: 976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.39 : 1,412.64 = 651.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.39/1,412.64 = 651.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.39x = 1,412.64 × 651.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.39x = 920,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,744.63/943.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.00

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