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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,412.48 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,412.48 and 503.55 is: 754.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,412.48 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,412.48 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,412.48 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 711,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,251.79/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.18

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