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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.91, 1,416.70 and 505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.91, 1,416.70 and 505.52 is: 758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.91 : 1,416.70 = 505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.91/1,416.70 = 505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.91x = 1,416.70 × 505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.91x = 716,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,170.18/943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.73

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