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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.50, 1,301.88 and 612.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.50, 1,301.88 and 612.38 is: 844.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.50 : 1,301.88 = 612.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.50/1,301.88 = 612.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.50x = 1,301.88 × 612.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.50x = 797,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,245.27/943.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.99

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