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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.13, 1,414.82 and 509.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.13, 1,414.82 and 509.59 is: 765.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.13 : 1,414.82 = 509.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.13/1,414.82 = 509.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.13x = 1,414.82 × 509.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.13x = 720,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,978.12/942.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.26

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