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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.18, 1,413.16 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.18, 1,413.16 and 292.86 is: 439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.18 : 1,413.16 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.18/1,413.16 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.18x = 1,413.16 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.18x = 413,858.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,858.04/942.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.26

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