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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.39, 1,399.04 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.39, 1,399.04 and 412.32 is: 618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.39 : 1,399.04 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.39/1,399.04 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.39x = 1,399.04 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.39x = 576,852.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,852.17/932.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.68

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