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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.76, 1,399.26 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.76, 1,399.26 and 283.44 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.76 : 1,399.26 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.76/1,399.26 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.76x = 1,399.26 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.76x = 396,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,606.25/932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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