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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.80, 1,304.22 and 710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.80, 1,304.22 and 710.52 is: 981.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.80 : 1,304.22 = 710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.80/1,304.22 = 710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.80x = 1,304.22 × 710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.80x = 926,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,674.39/943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.85

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