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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.83, 1,412.98 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.83, 1,412.98 and 394.07 is: 591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.83 : 1,412.98 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.83/1,412.98 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.83x = 1,412.98 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.83x = 556,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,804.98/941.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.20

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