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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.36, 1,415.16 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.36, 1,415.16 and 510.88 is: 766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.36 : 1,415.16 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.36/1,415.16 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.36x = 1,415.16 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.36x = 722,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,976.94/943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.38

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