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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.58, 1,412.63 and 577.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.58, 1,412.63 and 577.25 is: 864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.58 : 1,412.63 = 577.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.58/1,412.63 = 577.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.58x = 1,412.63 × 577.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.58x = 815,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,430.72/943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.19

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