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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.83, 1,416.92 and 533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.83, 1,416.92 and 533.30 is: 800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.83 : 1,416.92 = 533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.83/1,416.92 = 533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.83x = 1,416.92 × 533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.83x = 755,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,633.68/943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.60

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