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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.44, 1,398.76 and 412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.44, 1,398.76 and 412.22 is: 618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.44 : 1,398.76 = 412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.44/1,398.76 = 412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.44x = 1,398.76 × 412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.44x = 576,596.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,596.85/932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.37

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