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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.13, 1,398.24 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.13, 1,398.24 and 412.11 is: 618.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.13 : 1,398.24 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.13/1,398.24 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.13x = 1,398.24 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.13x = 576,228.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,228.69/932.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.18

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