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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.07, 1,414.83 and 480.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.07, 1,414.83 and 480.83 is: 721.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.07 : 1,414.83 = 480.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.07/1,414.83 = 480.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.07x = 1,414.83 × 480.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.07x = 680,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,292.71/943.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.36

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