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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.20, 1,412.94 and 394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.20, 1,412.94 and 394.28 is: 591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.20 : 1,412.94 = 394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.20/1,412.94 = 394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.20x = 1,412.94 × 394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.20x = 557,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,093.98/942.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.27

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