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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.89, 1,408.82 and 804.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.89, 1,408.82 and 804.16 is: 1,200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.89 : 1,408.82 = 804.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.89/1,408.82 = 804.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.89x = 1,408.82 × 804.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.89x = 1,132,916.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,916.69/943.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.26

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