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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.75, 1,415.63 and 259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.75, 1,415.63 and 259.75 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.75 : 1,415.63 = 259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.75/1,415.63 = 259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.75x = 1,415.63 × 259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.75x = 367,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,709.89/943.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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