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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.80, 1,301.55 and 624.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.80, 1,301.55 and 624.21 is: 860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.80 : 1,301.55 = 624.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.80/1,301.55 = 624.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.80x = 1,301.55 × 624.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.80x = 812,440.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,440.53/943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.82

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