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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,413.59 and 503.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,413.59 and 503.45 is: 755.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,413.59 = 503.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,413.59 = 503.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,413.59 × 503.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 711,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,664.82/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.62

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