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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.91, 1,416.69 and 505.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.91, 1,416.69 and 505.51 is: 758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.91 : 1,416.69 = 505.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.91/1,416.69 = 505.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.91x = 1,416.69 × 505.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.91x = 716,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,150.96/943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.71

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