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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.18, 1,396.76 and 417.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.18, 1,396.76 and 417.82 is: 626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.18 : 1,396.76 = 417.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.18/1,396.76 = 417.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.18x = 1,396.76 × 417.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.18x = 583,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,587.28/931.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.72

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