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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,411.89 and 291.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,411.89 and 291.91 is: 437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,411.89 = 291.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,411.89 = 291.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,411.89 × 291.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 412,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,144.81/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.88

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