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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.21, 1,413.72 and 508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.21, 1,413.72 and 508.86 is: 763.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.21 : 1,413.72 = 508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.21/1,413.72 = 508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.21x = 1,413.72 × 508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.21x = 719,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,385.56/942.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.51

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