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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.25, 1,416.08 and 510.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.25, 1,416.08 and 510.71 is: 766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.25 : 1,416.08 = 510.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.25/1,416.08 = 510.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.25x = 1,416.08 × 510.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.25x = 723,200.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,200.41/943.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.72

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