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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.57, 1,412.77 and 508.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.57, 1,412.77 and 508.81 is: 762.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.57 : 1,412.77 = 508.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.57/1,412.77 = 508.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.57x = 1,412.77 × 508.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.57x = 718,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,831.50/942.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.63

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