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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.93, 1,415.00 and 510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.93, 1,415.00 and 510.39 is: 765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.93 : 1,415.00 = 510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.93/1,415.00 = 510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.93x = 1,415.00 × 510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.93x = 722,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,203.13/942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.91

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