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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.08, 1,413.69 and 394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.08, 1,413.69 and 394.71 is: 591.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.08 : 1,413.69 = 394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.08/1,413.69 = 394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.08x = 1,413.69 × 394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.08x = 557,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,990.80/943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.67

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