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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.82, 1,399.22 and 419.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.82, 1,399.22 and 419.82 is: 629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.82 : 1,399.22 = 419.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.82/1,399.22 = 419.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.82x = 1,399.22 × 419.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.82x = 587,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,418.44/932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.72

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