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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.80, 1,398.04 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.80, 1,398.04 and 412.20 is: 617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.80 : 1,398.04 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.80/1,398.04 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.80x = 1,398.04 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.80x = 576,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,272.09/932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.79

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