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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.22, 1,414.14 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.22, 1,414.14 and 394.88 is: 592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.22 : 1,414.14 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.22/1,414.14 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.22x = 1,414.14 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.22x = 558,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,415.60/943.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.03

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