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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.51, 1,410.92 and 291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.51, 1,410.92 and 291.09 is: 436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.51 : 1,410.92 = 291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.51/1,410.92 = 291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.51x = 1,410.92 × 291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.51x = 410,709.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,709.63/940.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.69

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