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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.98, 1,413.18 and 395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.98, 1,413.18 and 395.69 is: 592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.98 : 1,413.18 = 395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.98/1,413.18 = 395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.98x = 1,413.18 × 395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.98x = 559,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,174.13/942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.99

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