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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.41, 1,415.76 and 577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.41, 1,415.76 and 577.08 is: 866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.41 : 1,415.76 = 577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.41/1,415.76 = 577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.41x = 1,415.76 × 577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.41x = 817,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,006.78/943.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.01

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