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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.68, 1,413.67 and 618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.68, 1,413.67 and 618.06 is: 925.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.68 : 1,413.67 = 618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.68/1,413.67 = 618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.68x = 1,413.67 × 618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.68x = 873,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,732.88/943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.88

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