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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.28, 1,415.80 and 481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.28, 1,415.80 and 481.38 is: 722.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.28 : 1,415.80 = 481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.28/1,415.80 = 481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.28x = 1,415.80 × 481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.28x = 681,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,537.80/943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.52

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