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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.71, 1,397.58 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.71, 1,397.58 and 411.36 is: 617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.71 : 1,397.58 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.71/1,397.58 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.71x = 1,397.58 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.71x = 574,908.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,908.51/931.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.05

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