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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.66, 1,399.60 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.66, 1,399.60 and 412.80 is: 619.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.66 : 1,399.60 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.66/1,399.60 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.66x = 1,399.60 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.66x = 577,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,751.31/932.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.46

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