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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.40, 1,302.28 and 629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.40, 1,302.28 and 629.20 is: 868.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.40 : 1,302.28 = 629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.40/1,302.28 = 629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.40x = 1,302.28 × 629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.40x = 819,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,394.58/943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.55

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