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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.85, 1,301.32 and 694.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.85, 1,301.32 and 694.37 is: 957.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.85 : 1,301.32 = 694.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.85/1,301.32 = 694.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.85x = 1,301.32 × 694.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.85x = 903,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,597.57/943.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.35

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