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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931, 1,395.96 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931, 1,395.96 and 411 is: 616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931 : 1,395.96 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931/1,395.96 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931x = 1,395.96 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931x = 573,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,739.56/931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.26

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