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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.16, 1,398.36 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.16, 1,398.36 and 282.84 is: 424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.16 : 1,398.36 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.16/1,398.36 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.16x = 1,398.36 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.16x = 395,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,512.14/932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.30

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