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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.15, 1,413.45 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.15, 1,413.45 and 292.89 is: 439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.15 : 1,413.45 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.15/1,413.45 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.15x = 1,413.45 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.15x = 413,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,985.37/942.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.40

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