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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.41, 1,413.29 and 531.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.41, 1,413.29 and 531.29 is: 795.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.41 : 1,413.29 = 531.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.41/1,413.29 = 531.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.41x = 1,413.29 × 531.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.41x = 750,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,857.12/943.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.90

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