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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.32, 1,412.39 and 508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.32, 1,412.39 and 508.56 is: 762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.32 : 1,412.39 = 508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.32/1,412.39 = 508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.32x = 1,412.39 × 508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.32x = 718,289.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,289.86/942.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.26

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