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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.51, 1,413.22 and 577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.51, 1,413.22 and 577.19 is: 864.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.51 : 1,413.22 = 577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.51/1,413.22 = 577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.51x = 1,413.22 × 577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.51x = 815,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,693.57/943.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.53

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