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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.94, 1,412.67 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.94, 1,412.67 and 292.34 is: 438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.94 : 1,412.67 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.94/1,412.67 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.94x = 1,412.67 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.94x = 412,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,979.95/941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.44

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