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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.41, 1,414.23 and 595.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.41, 1,414.23 and 595.69 is: 892.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.41 : 1,414.23 = 595.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.41/1,414.23 = 595.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.41x = 1,414.23 × 595.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.41x = 842,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,436.90/943.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.97

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