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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.56, 1,398.84 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.56, 1,398.84 and 412.41 is: 618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.56 : 1,398.84 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.56/1,398.84 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.56x = 1,398.84 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.56x = 576,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,895.60/932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.62

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