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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.59, 1,412.07 and 393.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.59, 1,412.07 and 393.67 is: 590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.59 : 1,412.07 = 393.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.59/1,412.07 = 393.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.59x = 1,412.07 × 393.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.59x = 555,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,889.60/941.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.37

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