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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.18, 1,412.10 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.18, 1,412.10 and 502.80 is: 753.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.18 : 1,412.10 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.18/1,412.10 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.18x = 1,412.10 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.18x = 710,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,003.88/942.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.58

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