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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.70, 1,301.44 and 776.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.70, 1,301.44 and 776.93 is: 1,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.70 : 1,301.44 = 776.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.70/1,301.44 = 776.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.70x = 1,301.44 × 776.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.70x = 1,011,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,127.78/943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.45

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