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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.21, 1,412.91 and 509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.21, 1,412.91 and 509.67 is: 764.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.21 : 1,412.91 = 509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.21/1,412.91 = 509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.21x = 1,412.91 × 509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.21x = 720,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,117.84/942.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.29

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