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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.63, 1,301.41 and 768.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.63, 1,301.41 and 768.67 is: 1,060.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.63 : 1,301.41 = 768.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.63/1,301.41 = 768.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.63x = 1,301.41 × 768.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.63x = 1,000,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,354.82/943.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.11

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