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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.42, 1,412.20 and 503.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.42, 1,412.20 and 503.74 is: 754.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.42 : 1,412.20 = 503.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.42/1,412.20 = 503.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.42x = 1,412.20 × 503.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.42x = 711,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,375.96/942.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.84

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