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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,412.47 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,412.47 and 393.36 is: 589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,412.47 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,412.47 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,412.47 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 555,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,604.39/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.92

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