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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.76, 1,412.91 and 479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.76, 1,412.91 and 479.25 is: 719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.76 : 1,412.91 = 479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.76/1,412.91 = 479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.76x = 1,412.91 × 479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.76x = 677,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,137.12/941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.01

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