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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.39, 1,411.99 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.39, 1,411.99 and 283.20 is: 424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.39 : 1,411.99 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.39/1,411.99 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.39x = 1,411.99 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.39x = 399,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,874.86/941.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.77

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