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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.79, 1,412.75 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.79, 1,412.75 and 292.44 is: 438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.79 : 1,412.75 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.79/1,412.75 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.79x = 1,412.75 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.79x = 413,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,145.34/941.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.68

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