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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.60, 1,302.72 and 629.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.60, 1,302.72 and 629.28 is: 868.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.60 : 1,302.72 = 629.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.60/1,302.72 = 629.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.60x = 1,302.72 × 629.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.60x = 819,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,775.64/943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.77

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