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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.49, 1,398.74 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.49, 1,398.74 and 283.25 is: 424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.49 : 1,398.74 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.49/1,398.74 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.49x = 1,398.74 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.49x = 396,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,195.19/932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.88

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