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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.95, 1,413.21 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.95, 1,413.21 and 292.69 is: 439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.95 : 1,413.21 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.95/1,413.21 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.95x = 1,413.21 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.95x = 413,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,632.43/941.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.12

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