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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.99, 1,411.50 and 291.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.99, 1,411.50 and 291.73 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.99 : 1,411.50 = 291.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.99/1,411.50 = 291.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.99x = 1,411.50 × 291.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.99x = 411,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,772.32/940.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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