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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.87, 1,397.81 and 282.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.87, 1,397.81 and 282.61 is: 423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.87 : 1,397.81 = 282.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.87/1,397.81 = 282.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.87x = 1,397.81 × 282.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.87x = 395,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,028.09/931.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.91

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