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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.23, 1,398.19 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.23, 1,398.19 and 282.81 is: 424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.23 : 1,398.19 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.23/1,398.19 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.23x = 1,398.19 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.23x = 395,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,422.11/932.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.17

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