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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.45, 1,300.60 and 662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.45, 1,300.60 and 662.81 is: 913.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.45 : 1,300.60 = 662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.45/1,300.60 = 662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.45x = 1,300.60 × 662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.45x = 862,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,050.69/943.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.72

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