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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.24, 1,414.32 and 509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.24, 1,414.32 and 509.28 is: 764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.24 : 1,414.32 = 509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.24/1,414.32 = 509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.24x = 1,414.32 × 509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.24x = 720,284.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,284.89/942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.44

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