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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.62, 1,414.71 and 480.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.62, 1,414.71 and 480.74 is: 721.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.62 : 1,414.71 = 480.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.62/1,414.71 = 480.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.62x = 1,414.71 × 480.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.62x = 680,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,107.69/942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.51

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