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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.83, 1,411.23 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.83, 1,411.23 and 291.57 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.83 : 1,411.23 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.83/1,411.23 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.83x = 1,411.23 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.83x = 411,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,472.33/940.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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