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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.86, 1,399.29 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.86, 1,399.29 and 419.26 is: 628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.86 : 1,399.29 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.86/1,399.29 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.86x = 1,399.29 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.86x = 586,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,666.33/932.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.89

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