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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.80, 1,414.20 and 510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.80, 1,414.20 and 510.80 is: 766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.80 : 1,414.20 = 510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.80/1,414.20 = 510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.80x = 1,414.20 × 510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.80x = 722,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,373.36/942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.20

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