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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.93, 1,412.48 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.93, 1,412.48 and 292.71 is: 438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.93 : 1,412.48 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.93/1,412.48 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.93x = 1,412.48 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.93x = 413,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,447.75/941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.94

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