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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.97, 1,416.18 and 554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.97, 1,416.18 and 554.29 is: 831.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.97 : 1,416.18 = 554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.97/1,416.18 = 554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.97x = 1,416.18 × 554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.97x = 784,974.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,974.41/943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.57

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