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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.95, 1,415.30 and 481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.95, 1,415.30 and 481.06 is: 722.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.95 : 1,415.30 = 481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.95/1,415.30 = 481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.95x = 1,415.30 × 481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.95x = 680,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,844.22/942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.04

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