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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.86, 1,413.95 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.86, 1,413.95 and 618.24 is: 926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.86 : 1,413.95 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.86/1,413.95 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.86x = 1,413.95 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.86x = 874,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,160.45/943.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.15

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