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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.93, 1,415.92 and 556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.93, 1,415.92 and 556.66 is: 835.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.93 : 1,415.92 = 556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.93/1,415.92 = 556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.93x = 1,415.92 × 556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.93x = 788,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,178.95/943.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.00

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