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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.99, 1,412.98 and 393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.99, 1,412.98 and 393.87 is: 590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.99 : 1,412.98 = 393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.99/1,412.98 = 393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.99x = 1,412.98 × 393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.99x = 556,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,530.43/941.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.80

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