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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.91, 1,413.03 and 509.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.91, 1,413.03 and 509.75 is: 763.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.91 : 1,413.03 = 509.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.91/1,413.03 = 509.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.91x = 1,413.03 × 509.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.91x = 720,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,292.04/943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.09

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