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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.20, 1,415.20 and 510.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.20, 1,415.20 and 510.24 is: 765.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.20 : 1,415.20 = 510.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.20/1,415.20 = 510.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.20x = 1,415.20 × 510.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.20x = 722,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,091.65/943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.58

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