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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.45, 1,302.56 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.45, 1,302.56 and 607.50 is: 838.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.45 : 1,302.56 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.45/1,302.56 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.45x = 1,302.56 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.45x = 791,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,298.69/943.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.73

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