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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.12, 1,414.80 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.12, 1,414.80 and 293.86 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.12 : 1,414.80 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.12/1,414.80 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.12x = 1,414.80 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.12x = 415,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,753.13/943.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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