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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.67, 1,412.64 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.67, 1,412.64 and 292.50 is: 438.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.67 : 1,412.64 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.67/1,412.64 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.67x = 1,412.64 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.67x = 413,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,197.20/941.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.79

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