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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.98, 1,301.70 and 664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.98, 1,301.70 and 664.12 is: 915.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.98 : 1,301.70 = 664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.98/1,301.70 = 664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.98x = 1,301.70 × 664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.98x = 864,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,485.00/943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.79

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