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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.48, 1,412.73 and 508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.48, 1,412.73 and 508.71 is: 762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.48 : 1,412.73 = 508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.48/1,412.73 = 508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.48x = 1,412.73 × 508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.48x = 718,669.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,669.88/942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.53

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