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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.05, 1,396.71 and 411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.05, 1,396.71 and 411.03 is: 616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.05 : 1,396.71 = 411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.05/1,396.71 = 411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.05x = 1,396.71 × 411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.05x = 574,089.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,089.71/931.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.60

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