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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.42, 1,422.08 and 509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.42, 1,422.08 and 509.12 is: 763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.42 : 1,422.08 = 509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.42/1,422.08 = 509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.42x = 1,422.08 × 509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.42x = 724,009.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,009.37/948.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.38

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