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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.99, 1,398.04 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.99, 1,398.04 and 282.68 is: 424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.99 : 1,398.04 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.99/1,398.04 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.99x = 1,398.04 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.99x = 395,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,197.95/931.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.04

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