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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.09, 1,413.50 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.09, 1,413.50 and 394.13 is: 591.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.09 : 1,413.50 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.09/1,413.50 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.09x = 1,413.50 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.09x = 557,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,102.76/942.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.35

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