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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.45, 1,414.81 and 510.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.45, 1,414.81 and 510.37 is: 765.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.45 : 1,414.81 = 510.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.45/1,414.81 = 510.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.45x = 1,414.81 × 510.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.45x = 722,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,073.68/943.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.36

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