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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.20, 1,398.33 and 282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.20, 1,398.33 and 282.94 is: 424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.20 : 1,398.33 = 282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.20/1,398.33 = 282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.20x = 1,398.33 × 282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.20x = 395,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,639.99/932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.42

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