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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.72, 1,414.08 and 509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.72, 1,414.08 and 509.44 is: 764.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.72 : 1,414.08 = 509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.72/1,414.08 = 509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.72x = 1,414.08 × 509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.72x = 720,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,388.92/942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.16

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