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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.15, 1,398.24 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.15, 1,398.24 and 282.89 is: 424.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.15 : 1,398.24 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.15/1,398.24 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.15x = 1,398.24 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.15x = 395,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,548.11/932.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.34

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