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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.13, 1,414.67 and 503.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.13, 1,414.67 and 503.71 is: 755.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.13 : 1,414.67 = 503.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.13/1,414.67 = 503.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.13x = 1,414.67 × 503.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.13x = 712,577.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,577.37/943.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.54

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