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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.55, 1,410.62 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.55, 1,410.62 and 291.13 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.55 : 1,410.62 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.55/1,410.62 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.55x = 1,410.62 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.55x = 410,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,668.82/940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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