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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.78, 1,413.82 and 480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.78, 1,413.82 and 480.40 is: 720.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.78 : 1,413.82 = 480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.78/1,413.82 = 480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.78x = 1,413.82 × 480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.78x = 679,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,199.13/942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.42

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