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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.21, 1,413.87 and 394.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.21, 1,413.87 and 394.35 is: 591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.21 : 1,413.87 = 394.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.21/1,413.87 = 394.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.21x = 1,413.87 × 394.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.21x = 557,559.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,559.63/942.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.76

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