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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.59, 1,413.54 and 617.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.59, 1,413.54 and 617.97 is: 925.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.59 : 1,413.54 = 617.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.59/1,413.54 = 617.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.59x = 1,413.54 × 617.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.59x = 873,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,526.86/943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.75

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