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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.86, 1,413.98 and 790.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.86, 1,413.98 and 790.78 is: 1,184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.86 : 1,413.98 = 790.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.86/1,413.98 = 790.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.86x = 1,413.98 × 790.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.86x = 1,118,147.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,147.10/943.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.65

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