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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.45, 1,412.44 and 696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.45, 1,412.44 and 696.80 is: 1,043.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.45 : 1,412.44 = 696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.45/1,412.44 = 696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.45x = 1,412.44 × 696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.45x = 984,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,189.98/943.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.18

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