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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.86, 1,302.39 and 629.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.86, 1,302.39 and 629.32 is: 868.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.86 : 1,302.39 = 629.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.86/1,302.39 = 629.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.86x = 1,302.39 × 629.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.86x = 819,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,620.07/943.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.37

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