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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.42, 1,414.04 and 509.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.42, 1,414.04 and 509.88 is: 765.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.42 : 1,414.04 = 509.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.42/1,414.04 = 509.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.42x = 1,414.04 × 509.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.42x = 720,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,988.17/942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.04

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