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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.81, 1,412.96 and 292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.81, 1,412.96 and 292.55 is: 438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.81 : 1,412.96 = 292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.81/1,412.96 = 292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.81x = 1,412.96 × 292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.81x = 413,359.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,359.99/941.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.90

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