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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.95, 1,414.70 and 481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.95, 1,414.70 and 481.34 is: 721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.95 : 1,414.70 = 481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.95/1,414.70 = 481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.95x = 1,414.70 × 481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.95x = 680,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,954.63/943.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.39

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