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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,412.84 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,412.84 and 393.86 is: 590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,412.84 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,412.84 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,412.84 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 556,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,465.68/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.84

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