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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.47, 1,414.44 and 738.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.47, 1,414.44 and 738.45 is: 1,107.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.47 : 1,414.44 = 738.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.47/1,414.44 = 738.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.47x = 1,414.44 × 738.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.47x = 1,044,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,493.22/943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.08

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