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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.91, 1,412.87 and 386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.91, 1,412.87 and 386.61 is: 579.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.91 : 1,412.87 = 386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.91/1,412.87 = 386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.91x = 1,412.87 × 386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.91x = 546,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,227.74/941.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.92

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