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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.34, 1,413.10 and 503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.34, 1,413.10 and 503.50 is: 755.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.34 : 1,413.10 = 503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.34/1,413.10 = 503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.34x = 1,413.10 × 503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.34x = 711,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,495.85/942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.03

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