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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.47, 1,301.54 and 611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.47, 1,301.54 and 611.64 is: 843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.47 : 1,301.54 = 611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.47/1,301.54 = 611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.47x = 1,301.54 × 611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.47x = 796,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,070.87/943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.77

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