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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.15, 1,411.71 and 291.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.15, 1,411.71 and 291.89 is: 437.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.15 : 1,411.71 = 291.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.15/1,411.71 = 291.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.15x = 1,411.71 × 291.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.15x = 412,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,057.70/941.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.82

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