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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.12, 1,413.36 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.12, 1,413.36 and 292.71 is: 439.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.12 : 1,413.36 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.12/1,413.36 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.12x = 1,413.36 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.12x = 413,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,704.61/942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.12

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