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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.76, 1,302.83 and 629.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.76, 1,302.83 and 629.55 is: 869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.76 : 1,302.83 = 629.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.76/1,302.83 = 629.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.76x = 1,302.83 × 629.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.76x = 820,193.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,193.48/943.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.07

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