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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.64, 1,412.78 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.64, 1,412.78 and 292.52 is: 438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.64 : 1,412.78 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.64/1,412.78 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.64x = 1,412.78 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.64x = 413,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,266.41/941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.88

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