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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.43, 1,413.77 and 845.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.43, 1,413.77 and 845.93 is: 1,267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.43 : 1,413.77 = 845.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.43/1,413.77 = 845.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.43x = 1,413.77 × 845.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.43x = 1,195,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,950.46/943.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.66

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