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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.60, 1,415.40 and 620.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.60, 1,415.40 and 620.68 is: 931.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.60 : 1,415.40 = 620.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.60/1,415.40 = 620.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.60x = 1,415.40 × 620.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.60x = 878,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,510.47/943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.02

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