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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.84, 1,413.84 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.84, 1,413.84 and 431.20 is: 645.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.84 : 1,413.84 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.84/1,413.84 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.84x = 1,413.84 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.84x = 609,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,647.81/943.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.92

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