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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.67, 1,302.57 and 612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.67, 1,302.57 and 612.14 is: 844.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.67 : 1,302.57 = 612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.67/1,302.57 = 612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.67x = 1,302.57 × 612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.67x = 797,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,348.69/943.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.94

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