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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.98, 1,414.67 and 481.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.98, 1,414.67 and 481.01 is: 721.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.98 : 1,414.67 = 481.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.98/1,414.67 = 481.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.98x = 1,414.67 × 481.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.98x = 680,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,460.94/942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.61

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