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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.98, 1,412.79 and 292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.98, 1,412.79 and 292.54 is: 438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.98 : 1,412.79 = 292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.98/1,412.79 = 292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.98x = 1,412.79 × 292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.98x = 413,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,297.59/941.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.75

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