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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.69, 1,397.16 and 282.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.69, 1,397.16 and 282.19 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.69 : 1,397.16 = 282.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.69/1,397.16 = 282.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.69x = 1,397.16 × 282.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.69x = 394,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,264.58/931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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