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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.63, 1,412.28 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.63, 1,412.28 and 503.76 is: 755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.63 : 1,412.28 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.63/1,412.28 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.63x = 1,412.28 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.63x = 711,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,450.17/941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.55

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