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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.80, 1,415.40 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.80, 1,415.40 and 481.50 is: 722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.80 : 1,415.40 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.80/1,415.40 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.80x = 1,415.40 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.80x = 681,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,515.10/943.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.10

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