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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.98, 1,414.75 and 814.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.98, 1,414.75 and 814.79 is: 1,221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.98 : 1,414.75 = 814.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.98/1,414.75 = 814.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.98x = 1,414.75 × 814.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.98x = 1,152,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,724.15/943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.13

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