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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.93, 1,412.91 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.93, 1,412.91 and 292.68 is: 439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.93 : 1,412.91 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.93/1,412.91 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.93x = 1,412.91 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.93x = 413,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,530.50/941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.03

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