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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.91, 1,414.71 and 395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.91, 1,414.71 and 395.45 is: 592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.91 : 1,414.71 = 395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.91/1,414.71 = 395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.91x = 1,414.71 × 395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.91x = 559,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,447.07/943.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.69

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