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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.80, 1,414.68 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.80, 1,414.68 and 424.08 is: 635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.80 : 1,414.68 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.80/1,414.68 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.80x = 1,414.68 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.80x = 599,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,937.49/943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.66

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