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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.46, 1,416.05 and 481.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.46, 1,416.05 and 481.57 is: 722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.46 : 1,416.05 = 481.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.46/1,416.05 = 481.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.46x = 1,416.05 × 481.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.46x = 681,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,927.20/943.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.79

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