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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.86, 1,410.84 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.86, 1,410.84 and 291.42 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.86 : 1,410.84 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.86/1,410.84 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.86x = 1,410.84 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.86x = 411,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,146.99/940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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