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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.49, 1,413.93 and 712.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.49, 1,413.93 and 712.17 is: 1,067.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.49 : 1,413.93 = 712.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.49/1,413.93 = 712.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.49x = 1,413.93 × 712.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.49x = 1,006,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,958.53/943.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.28

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