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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.52, 1,399.40 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.52, 1,399.40 and 419.52 is: 629.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.52 : 1,399.40 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.52/1,399.40 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.52x = 1,399.40 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.52x = 587,076.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,076.29/932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.56

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