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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.59, 1,301.70 and 612.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.59, 1,301.70 and 612.12 is: 844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.59 : 1,301.70 = 612.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.59/1,301.70 = 612.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.59x = 1,301.70 × 612.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.59x = 796,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,796.60/943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.43

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