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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.67, 1,416.83 and 481.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.67, 1,416.83 and 481.82 is: 723.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.67 : 1,416.83 = 481.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.67/1,416.83 = 481.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.67x = 1,416.83 × 481.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.67x = 682,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,647.54/943.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.39

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