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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.94, 1,301.28 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.94, 1,301.28 and 663.32 is: 914.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.94 : 1,301.28 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.94/1,301.28 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.94x = 1,301.28 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.94x = 863,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,165.05/943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.43

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