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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.02, 1,413.48 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.02, 1,413.48 and 394.65 is: 592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.02 : 1,413.48 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.02/1,413.48 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.02x = 1,413.48 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.02x = 557,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,829.88/942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.17

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