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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.14, 1,397.18 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.14, 1,397.18 and 411.08 is: 616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.14 : 1,397.18 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.14/1,397.18 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.14x = 1,397.18 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.14x = 574,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,343.71/931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.82

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