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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.75, 1,415.66 and 395.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.75, 1,415.66 and 395.79 is: 593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.75 : 1,415.66 = 395.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.75/1,415.66 = 395.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.75x = 1,415.66 × 395.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.75x = 560,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,304.07/943.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.70

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