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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.40, 1,302.12 and 629.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.40, 1,302.12 and 629.18 is: 868.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.40 : 1,302.12 = 629.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.40/1,302.12 = 629.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.40x = 1,302.12 × 629.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.40x = 819,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,267.86/943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.42

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