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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.40, 1,416.36 and 932.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.40, 1,416.36 and 932.42 is: 1,399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.40 : 1,416.36 = 932.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.40/1,416.36 = 932.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.40x = 1,416.36 × 932.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.40x = 1,320,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,642.39/943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.88

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