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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.78, 1,412.91 and 508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.78, 1,412.91 and 508.34 is: 762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.78 : 1,412.91 = 508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.78/1,412.91 = 508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.78x = 1,412.91 × 508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.78x = 718,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,238.67/941.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.64

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