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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,301.72 and 612.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,301.72 and 612.18 is: 844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,301.72 = 612.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,301.72 = 612.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,301.72 × 612.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 796,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,883.89/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.23

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