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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.60, 1,412.94 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.60, 1,412.94 and 394.40 is: 591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.60 : 1,412.94 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.60/1,412.94 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.60x = 1,412.94 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.60x = 557,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,263.54/942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.20

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