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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.13, 1,413.33 and 480.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.13, 1,413.33 and 480.27 is: 719.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.13 : 1,413.33 = 480.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.13/1,413.33 = 480.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.13x = 1,413.33 × 480.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.13x = 678,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,780.00/943.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.71

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