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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.97, 1,413.05 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.97, 1,413.05 and 292.71 is: 439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.97 : 1,413.05 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.97/1,413.05 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.97x = 1,413.05 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.97x = 413,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,617.70/941.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.10

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