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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.57, 1,399.35 and 412.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.57, 1,399.35 and 412.93 is: 619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.57 : 1,399.35 = 412.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.57/1,399.35 = 412.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.57x = 1,399.35 × 412.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.57x = 577,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,836.58/932.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.62

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