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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.61, 1,301.13 and 611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.61, 1,301.13 and 611.60 is: 843.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.61 : 1,301.13 = 611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.61/1,301.13 = 611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.61x = 1,301.13 × 611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.61x = 795,771.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,771.11/943.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.33

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