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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.94, 1,413.81 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.94, 1,413.81 and 577.62 is: 865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.94 : 1,413.81 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.94/1,413.81 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.94x = 1,413.81 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.94x = 816,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,644.93/943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.15

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