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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.93, 1,417.20 and 482.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.93, 1,417.20 and 482.07 is: 723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.93 : 1,417.20 = 482.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.93/1,417.20 = 482.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.93x = 1,417.20 × 482.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.93x = 683,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,189.60/943.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.77

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