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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.65, 1,414.87 and 395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.65, 1,414.87 and 395.55 is: 593.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.65 : 1,414.87 = 395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.65/1,414.87 = 395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.65x = 1,414.87 × 395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.65x = 559,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,650.84/943.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.07

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