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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.72, 1,415.50 and 481.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.72, 1,415.50 and 481.22 is: 721.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.72 : 1,415.50 = 481.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.72/1,415.50 = 481.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.72x = 1,415.50 × 481.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.72x = 681,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,166.91/943.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.79

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