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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.93, 1,412.94 and 283.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.93, 1,412.94 and 283.85 is: 425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.93 : 1,412.94 = 283.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.93/1,412.94 = 283.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.93x = 1,412.94 × 283.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.93x = 401,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,070.27/941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.80

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