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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942, 1,413.22 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942, 1,413.22 and 292.74 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942 : 1,413.22 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942/1,413.22 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942x = 1,413.22 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942x = 413,706.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,706.02/942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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