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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.82, 1,413.09 and 393.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.82, 1,413.09 and 393.90 is: 591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.82 : 1,413.09 = 393.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.82/1,413.09 = 393.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.82x = 1,413.09 × 393.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.82x = 556,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,616.15/941.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.00

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