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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.97, 1,302.45 and 612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.97, 1,302.45 and 612.36 is: 844.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.97 : 1,302.45 = 612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.97/1,302.45 = 612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.97x = 1,302.45 × 612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.97x = 797,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,565.99/943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.91

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