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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.68, 1,412.86 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.68, 1,412.86 and 393.92 is: 591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.68 : 1,412.86 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.68/1,412.86 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.68x = 1,412.86 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.68x = 556,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,553.81/941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.02

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