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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.12, 1,413.19 and 292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.12, 1,413.19 and 292.85 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.12 : 1,413.19 = 292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.12/1,413.19 = 292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.12x = 1,413.19 × 292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.12x = 413,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,851.29/942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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