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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.84, 1,301.52 and 632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.84, 1,301.52 and 632.80 is: 872.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.84 : 1,301.52 = 632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.84/1,301.52 = 632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.84x = 1,301.52 × 632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.84x = 823,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,601.86/943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.61

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