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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.89, 1,399.68 and 412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.89, 1,399.68 and 412.63 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.89 : 1,399.68 = 412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.89/1,399.68 = 412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.89x = 1,399.68 × 412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.89x = 577,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,543.51/932.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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