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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.87, 1,415.36 and 578.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.87, 1,415.36 and 578.83 is: 867.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.87 : 1,415.36 = 578.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.87/1,415.36 = 578.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.87x = 1,415.36 × 578.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.87x = 819,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,249.93/943.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.97

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