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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.96, 1,413.30 and 684.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.96, 1,413.30 and 684.20 is: 1,024.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.96 : 1,413.30 = 684.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.96/1,413.30 = 684.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.96x = 1,413.30 × 684.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.96x = 966,979.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,979.86/943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.39

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