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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.85, 1,413.45 and 552.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.85, 1,413.45 and 552.83 is: 827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.85 : 1,413.45 = 552.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.85/1,413.45 = 552.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.85x = 1,413.45 × 552.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.85x = 781,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,390.50/943.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.87

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