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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.03, 1,412.97 and 292.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.03, 1,412.97 and 292.81 is: 439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.03 : 1,412.97 = 292.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.03/1,412.97 = 292.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.03x = 1,412.97 × 292.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.03x = 413,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,731.75/942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.19

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