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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.43, 1,414.17 and 480.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.43, 1,414.17 and 480.92 is: 720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.43 : 1,414.17 = 480.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.43/1,414.17 = 480.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.43x = 1,414.17 × 480.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.43x = 680,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,095.57/943.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.88

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