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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.71, 1,415.79 and 599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.71, 1,415.79 and 599.25 is: 899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.71 : 1,415.79 = 599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.71/1,415.79 = 599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.71x = 1,415.79 × 599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.71x = 848,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,412.16/943.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.02

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