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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.87, 1,415.09 and 480.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.87, 1,415.09 and 480.99 is: 721.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.87 : 1,415.09 = 480.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.87/1,415.09 = 480.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.87x = 1,415.09 × 480.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.87x = 680,641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,641.73/942.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.88

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