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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.52, 1,402.92 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.52, 1,402.92 and 415.32 is: 622.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.52 : 1,402.92 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.52/1,402.92 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.52x = 1,402.92 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.52x = 582,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,660.73/935.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.82

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