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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.11, 1,411.89 and 291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.11, 1,411.89 and 291.85 is: 437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.11 : 1,411.89 = 291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.11/1,411.89 = 291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.11x = 1,411.89 × 291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.11x = 412,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,056.57/941.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.84

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