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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.29, 1,413.50 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.29, 1,413.50 and 394.50 is: 591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.29 : 1,413.50 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.29/1,413.50 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.29x = 1,413.50 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.29x = 557,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,623.78/942.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.78

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