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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.25, 1,415.28 and 504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.25, 1,415.28 and 504.39 is: 756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.25 : 1,415.28 = 504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.25/1,415.28 = 504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.25x = 1,415.28 × 504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.25x = 713,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,855.46/943.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.80

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