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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.69, 1,416.39 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.69, 1,416.39 and 505.32 is: 758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.69 : 1,416.39 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.69/1,416.39 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.69x = 1,416.39 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.69x = 715,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,730.19/943.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.44

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