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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,411.79 and 508.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,411.79 and 508.38 is: 762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,411.79 = 508.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,411.79 = 508.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,411.79 × 508.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 717,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,723.26/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.79

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