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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.34, 1,414.60 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.34, 1,414.60 and 504.50 is: 756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.34 : 1,414.60 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.34/1,414.60 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.34x = 1,414.60 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.34x = 713,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,665.70/943.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.53

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