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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.09, 1,414.86 and 394.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.09, 1,414.86 and 394.97 is: 592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.09 : 1,414.86 = 394.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.09/1,414.86 = 394.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.09x = 1,414.86 × 394.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.09x = 558,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,818.70/943.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.54

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