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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932, 1,282.44 and 900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932, 1,282.44 and 900.08 is: 1,238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932 : 1,282.44 = 900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932/1,282.44 = 900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932x = 1,282.44 × 900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932x = 1,154,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,298.60/932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.52

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