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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.98, 1,399.92 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.98, 1,399.92 and 412.92 is: 619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.98 : 1,399.92 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.98/1,399.92 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.98x = 1,399.92 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.98x = 578,054.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,054.97/932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.58

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