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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.79, 1,411.34 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.79, 1,411.34 and 291.52 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.79 : 1,411.34 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.79/1,411.34 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.79x = 1,411.34 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.79x = 411,433.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,433.84/940.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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