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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.58, 1,412.76 and 393.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.58, 1,412.76 and 393.89 is: 590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.58 : 1,412.76 = 393.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.58/1,412.76 = 393.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.58x = 1,412.76 × 393.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.58x = 556,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,464.97/941.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.99

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