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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.07, 1,410.51 and 507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.07, 1,410.51 and 507.32 is: 760.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.07 : 1,410.51 = 507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.07/1,410.51 = 507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.07x = 1,410.51 × 507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.07x = 715,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,579.93/941.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.39

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