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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.51, 1,302.31 and 663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.51, 1,302.31 and 663.81 is: 916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.51 : 1,302.31 = 663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.51/1,302.31 = 663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.51x = 1,302.31 × 663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.51x = 864,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,486.40/943.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.25

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