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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.70, 1,303.17 and 634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.70, 1,303.17 and 634.10 is: 875.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.70 : 1,303.17 = 634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.70/1,303.17 = 634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.70x = 1,303.17 × 634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.70x = 826,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,340.10/943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.64

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