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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.63, 1,413.95 and 394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.63, 1,413.95 and 394.89 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.63 : 1,413.95 = 394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.63/1,413.95 = 394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.63x = 1,413.95 × 394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.63x = 558,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,352.74/942.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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