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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.86, 1,412.70 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.86, 1,412.70 and 292.69 is: 439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.86 : 1,412.70 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.86/1,412.70 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.86x = 1,412.70 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.86x = 413,483.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,483.16/941.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.01

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