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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.16, 1,413.68 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.16, 1,413.68 and 394.98 is: 592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.16 : 1,413.68 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.16/1,413.68 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.16x = 1,413.68 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.16x = 558,375.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,375.33/943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.03

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