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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.31, 1,397.21 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.31, 1,397.21 and 411.42 is: 617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.31 : 1,397.21 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.31/1,397.21 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.31x = 1,397.21 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.31x = 574,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,843.32/931.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.24

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