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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.22, 1,412.79 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.22, 1,412.79 and 292.78 is: 439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.22 : 1,412.79 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.22/1,412.79 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.22x = 1,412.79 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.22x = 413,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,636.66/942.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.00

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