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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.04, 1,411.44 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.04, 1,411.44 and 291.78 is: 437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.04 : 1,411.44 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.04/1,411.44 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.04x = 1,411.44 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.04x = 411,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,829.96/941.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.63

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