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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.52, 1,298.43 and 916.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.52, 1,298.43 and 916.25 is: 1,260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.52 : 1,298.43 = 916.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.52/1,298.43 = 916.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.52x = 1,298.43 × 916.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.52x = 1,189,680.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,680.00/943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.90

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