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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.42, 1,410.78 and 508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.42, 1,410.78 and 508.26 is: 760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.42 : 1,410.78 = 508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.42/1,410.78 = 508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.42x = 1,410.78 × 508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.42x = 717,043.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,043.04/942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.85

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