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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.12, 1,401.72 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.12, 1,401.72 and 414.08 is: 621.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.12 : 1,401.72 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.12/1,401.72 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.12x = 1,401.72 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.12x = 580,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,424.22/934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.36

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