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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.93, 1,414.77 and 577.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.93, 1,414.77 and 577.87 is: 866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.93 : 1,414.77 = 577.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.93/1,414.77 = 577.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.93x = 1,414.77 × 577.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.93x = 817,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,553.14/943.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.12

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