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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.02, 1,396.56 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.02, 1,396.56 and 411.12 is: 616.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.02 : 1,396.56 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.02/1,396.56 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.02x = 1,396.56 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.02x = 574,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,153.75/931.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.69

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