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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.19, 1,411.54 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.19, 1,411.54 and 393.26 is: 589.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.19 : 1,411.54 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.19/1,411.54 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.19x = 1,411.54 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.19x = 555,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,104.77/941.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.79

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