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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.06, 1,413.08 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.06, 1,413.08 and 394.08 is: 591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.06 : 1,413.08 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.06/1,413.08 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.06x = 1,413.08 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.06x = 556,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,866.57/942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.12

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