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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.16, 1,400.12 and 413.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.16, 1,400.12 and 413.57 is: 619.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.16 : 1,400.12 = 413.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.16/1,400.12 = 413.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.16x = 1,400.12 × 413.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.16x = 579,038.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,038.56/934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.85

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