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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.70, 1,301.26 and 644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.70, 1,301.26 and 644.98 is: 889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.70 : 1,301.26 = 644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.70/1,301.26 = 644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.70x = 1,301.26 × 644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.70x = 839,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,286.67/943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.36

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