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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.12, 1,415.56 and 481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.12, 1,415.56 and 481.22 is: 722.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.12 : 1,415.56 = 481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.12/1,415.56 = 481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.12x = 1,415.56 × 481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.12x = 681,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,187.50/943.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.27

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