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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.57, 1,414.41 and 618.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.57, 1,414.41 and 618.49 is: 927.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.57 : 1,414.41 = 618.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.57/1,414.41 = 618.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.57x = 1,414.41 × 618.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.57x = 874,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,798.44/943.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.12

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