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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.03, 1,414.55 and 395.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.03, 1,414.55 and 395.07 is: 592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.03 : 1,414.55 = 395.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.03/1,414.55 = 395.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.03x = 1,414.55 × 395.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.03x = 558,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,846.27/943.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.61

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