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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.70, 1,415.55 and 506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.70, 1,415.55 and 506.30 is: 759.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.70 : 1,415.55 = 506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.70/1,415.55 = 506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.70x = 1,415.55 × 506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.70x = 716,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,692.97/943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.45

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