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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.25, 1,412.41 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.25, 1,412.41 and 394.75 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.25 : 1,412.41 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.25/1,412.41 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.25x = 1,412.41 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.25x = 557,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,548.85/942.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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