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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.79, 1,401.21 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.79, 1,401.21 and 415.08 is: 622.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.79 : 1,401.21 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.79/1,401.21 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.79x = 1,401.21 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.79x = 581,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,614.25/934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.19

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