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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.09, 1,411.63 and 508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.09, 1,411.63 and 508.14 is: 762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.09 : 1,411.63 = 508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.09/1,411.63 = 508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.09x = 1,411.63 × 508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.09x = 717,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,304.40/941.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.21

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