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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.76, 1,301.59 and 607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.76, 1,301.59 and 607.72 is: 838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.76 : 1,301.59 = 607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.76/1,301.59 = 607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.76x = 1,301.59 × 607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.76x = 791,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,002.27/943.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.14

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