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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.55, 1,398.96 and 412.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.55, 1,398.96 and 412.53 is: 618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.55 : 1,398.96 = 412.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.55/1,398.96 = 412.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.55x = 1,398.96 × 412.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.55x = 577,112.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,112.97/932.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.85

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