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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.04, 1,398.06 and 282.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.04, 1,398.06 and 282.69 is: 424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.04 : 1,398.06 = 282.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.04/1,398.06 = 282.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.04x = 1,398.06 × 282.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.04x = 395,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,217.58/932.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.04

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