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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.59, 1,416.33 and 772.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.59, 1,416.33 and 772.29 is: 1,159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.59 : 1,416.33 = 772.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.59/1,416.33 = 772.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.59x = 1,416.33 × 772.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.59x = 1,093,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,817.50/943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.21

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