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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.07, 1,412.85 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.07, 1,412.85 and 394.14 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.07 : 1,412.85 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.07/1,412.85 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.07x = 1,412.85 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.07x = 556,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,860.70/942.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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