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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.88, 1,300.74 and 786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.88, 1,300.74 and 786.20 is: 1,083.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.88 : 1,300.74 = 786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.88/1,300.74 = 786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.88x = 1,300.74 × 786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.88x = 1,022,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,641.79/943.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.44

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