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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.43, 1,301.01 and 733.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.43, 1,301.01 and 733.23 is: 1,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.43 : 1,301.01 = 733.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.43/1,301.01 = 733.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.43x = 1,301.01 × 733.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.43x = 953,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,939.56/943.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.15

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