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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.40, 1,397.76 and 411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.40, 1,397.76 and 411.68 is: 617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.40 : 1,397.76 = 411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.40/1,397.76 = 411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.40x = 1,397.76 × 411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.40x = 575,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,429.84/932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.15

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