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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.42, 1,413.68 and 503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.42, 1,413.68 and 503.49 is: 755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.42 : 1,413.68 = 503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.42/1,413.68 = 503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.42x = 1,413.68 × 503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.42x = 711,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,771.23/942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.26

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