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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.98, 1,416.17 and 475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.98, 1,416.17 and 475.72 is: 713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.98 : 1,416.17 = 475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.98/1,416.17 = 475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.98x = 1,416.17 × 475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.98x = 673,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,700.70/943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.68

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