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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.07, 1,415.00 and 510.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.07, 1,415.00 and 510.19 is: 765.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.07 : 1,415.00 = 510.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.07/1,415.00 = 510.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.07x = 1,415.00 × 510.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.07x = 721,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,916.59/943.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.50

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