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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.32, 1,413.68 and 509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.32, 1,413.68 and 509.96 is: 765.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.32 : 1,413.68 = 509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.32/1,413.68 = 509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.32x = 1,413.68 × 509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.32x = 720,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,920.25/942.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.05

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