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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.86, 1,411.20 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.86, 1,411.20 and 291.69 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.86 : 1,411.20 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.86/1,411.20 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.86x = 1,411.20 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.86x = 411,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,632.93/940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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