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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.48, 1,301.71 and 611.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.48, 1,301.71 and 611.38 is: 843.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.48 : 1,301.71 = 611.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.48/1,301.71 = 611.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.48x = 1,301.71 × 611.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.48x = 795,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,839.46/943.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.51

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