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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.78, 1,412.33 and 479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.78, 1,412.33 and 479.40 is: 718.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.78 : 1,412.33 = 479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.78/1,412.33 = 479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.78x = 1,412.33 × 479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.78x = 677,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,068.61/941.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.93

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