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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.40, 1,416.25 and 532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.40, 1,416.25 and 532.82 is: 799.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.40 : 1,416.25 = 532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.40/1,416.25 = 532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.40x = 1,416.25 × 532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.40x = 754,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,615.14/943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.89

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