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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.62, 1,397.04 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.62, 1,397.04 and 418.26 is: 627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.62 : 1,397.04 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.62/1,397.04 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.62x = 1,397.04 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.62x = 584,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,325.95/931.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.21

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