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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.76, 1,300.57 and 628.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.76, 1,300.57 and 628.67 is: 866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.76 : 1,300.57 = 628.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.76/1,300.57 = 628.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.76x = 1,300.57 × 628.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.76x = 817,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,621.27/943.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.35

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