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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.17, 1,412.78 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.17, 1,412.78 and 394.20 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.17 : 1,412.78 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.17/1,412.78 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.17x = 1,412.78 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.17x = 556,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,915.91/942.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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