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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.92, 1,413.06 and 292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.92, 1,413.06 and 292.63 is: 439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.92 : 1,413.06 = 292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.92/1,413.06 = 292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.92x = 1,413.06 × 292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.92x = 413,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,503.75/941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.00

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