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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.17, 1,412.72 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.17, 1,412.72 and 386.72 is: 579.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.17 : 1,412.72 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.17/1,412.72 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.17x = 1,412.72 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.17x = 546,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,334.95/942.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.87

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