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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.25, 1,398.38 and 419.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.25, 1,398.38 and 419.25 is: 628.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.25 : 1,398.38 = 419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.25/1,398.38 = 419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.25x = 1,398.38 × 419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.25x = 586,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,268.72/932.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.88

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