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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.65, 1,412.70 and 393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.65, 1,412.70 and 393.53 is: 590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.65 : 1,412.70 = 393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.65/1,412.70 = 393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.65x = 1,412.70 × 393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.65x = 555,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,939.83/941.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.39

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