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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.05, 1,413.29 and 394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.05, 1,413.29 and 394.29 is: 591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.05 : 1,413.29 = 394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.05/1,413.29 = 394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.05x = 1,413.29 × 394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.05x = 557,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,247.10/942.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.52

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