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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.84, 1,300.21 and 768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.84, 1,300.21 and 768.88 is: 1,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.84 : 1,300.21 = 768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.84/1,300.21 = 768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.84x = 1,300.21 × 768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.84x = 999,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,705.46/943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.19

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