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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.40, 1,413 and 736.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.40, 1,413 and 736.31 is: 1,102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.40 : 1,413 = 736.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.40/1,413 = 736.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.40x = 1,413 × 736.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.40x = 1,040,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,398.97/943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.82

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