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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.17, 1,397.00 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.17, 1,397.00 and 411.28 is: 617.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.17 : 1,397.00 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.17/1,397.00 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.17x = 1,397.00 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.17x = 574,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,553.38/931.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.02

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