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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.55, 1,302.37 and 629.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.55, 1,302.37 and 629.27 is: 868.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.55 : 1,302.37 = 629.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.55/1,302.37 = 629.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.55x = 1,302.37 × 629.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.55x = 819,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,534.28/943.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.57

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