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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.75, 1,411.66 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.75, 1,411.66 and 394.25 is: 590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.75 : 1,411.66 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.75/1,411.66 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.75x = 1,411.66 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.75x = 556,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,546.96/941.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.97

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