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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.97, 1,414.06 and 481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.97, 1,414.06 and 481.73 is: 721.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.97 : 1,414.06 = 481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.97/1,414.06 = 481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.97x = 1,414.06 × 481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.97x = 681,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,195.12/943.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.63

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