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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.02, 1,412.82 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.02, 1,412.82 and 394.05 is: 590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.02 : 1,412.82 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.02/1,412.82 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.02x = 1,412.82 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.02x = 556,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,721.72/942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.99

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