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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.41, 1,414.44 and 504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.41, 1,414.44 and 504.01 is: 756.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.41 : 1,414.44 = 504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.41/1,414.44 = 504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.41x = 1,414.44 × 504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.41x = 712,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,891.90/942.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.46

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