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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.13, 1,411.92 and 392.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.13, 1,411.92 and 392.99 is: 589.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.13 : 1,411.92 = 392.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.13/1,411.92 = 392.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.13x = 1,411.92 × 392.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.13x = 554,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,863.38/941.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.57

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