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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.98, 1,411.55 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.98, 1,411.55 and 291.71 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.98 : 1,411.55 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.98/1,411.55 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.98x = 1,411.55 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.98x = 411,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,754.73/940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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