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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.19, 1,413.32 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.19, 1,413.32 and 292.91 is: 439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.19 : 1,413.32 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.19/1,413.32 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.19x = 1,413.32 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.19x = 413,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,967.03/942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.37

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