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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.54, 1,399.05 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.54, 1,399.05 and 283.29 is: 425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.54 : 1,399.05 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.54/1,399.05 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.54x = 1,399.05 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.54x = 396,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,336.87/932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.01

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