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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.38, 1,413.69 and 508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.38, 1,413.69 and 508.84 is: 764.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.38 : 1,413.69 = 508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.38/1,413.69 = 508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.38x = 1,413.69 × 508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.38x = 719,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,342.02/941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.14

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