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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.76, 1,412.76 and 393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.76, 1,412.76 and 393.60 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.76 : 1,412.76 = 393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.76/1,412.76 = 393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.76x = 1,412.76 × 393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.76x = 556,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,062.34/941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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