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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.65, 1,414.20 and 394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.65, 1,414.20 and 394.53 is: 591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.65 : 1,414.20 = 394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.65/1,414.20 = 394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.65x = 1,414.20 × 394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.65x = 557,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,944.33/942.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.89

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