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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.13, 1,413.32 and 508.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.13, 1,413.32 and 508.59 is: 763.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.13 : 1,413.32 = 508.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.13/1,413.32 = 508.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.13x = 1,413.32 × 508.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.13x = 718,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,797.88/941.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.76

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