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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.97, 1,412.56 and 480.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.97, 1,412.56 and 480.73 is: 720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.97 : 1,412.56 = 480.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.97/1,412.56 = 480.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.97x = 1,412.56 × 480.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.97x = 679,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,061.17/942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.13

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