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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.21, 1,414.92 and 481.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.21, 1,414.92 and 481.01 is: 721.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.21 : 1,414.92 = 481.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.21/1,414.92 = 481.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.21x = 1,414.92 × 481.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.21x = 680,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,582.69/943.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.56

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