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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.82, 1,416.13 and 510.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.82, 1,416.13 and 510.94 is: 766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.82 : 1,416.13 = 510.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.82/1,416.13 = 510.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.82x = 1,416.13 × 510.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.82x = 723,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,557.46/943.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.63

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