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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.98, 1,414.53 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.98, 1,414.53 and 394.61 is: 591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.98 : 1,414.53 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.98/1,414.53 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.98x = 1,414.53 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.98x = 558,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,180.61/942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.94

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