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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.25, 1,414.02 and 481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.25, 1,414.02 and 481.55 is: 721.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.25 : 1,414.02 = 481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.25/1,414.02 = 481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.25x = 1,414.02 × 481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.25x = 680,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,921.33/943.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.89

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