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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.90, 1,414.58 and 394.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.90, 1,414.58 and 394.78 is: 592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.90 : 1,414.58 = 394.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.90/1,414.58 = 394.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.90x = 1,414.58 × 394.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.90x = 558,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,442.38/942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.26

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