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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.79, 1,399.38 and 283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.79, 1,399.38 and 283.57 is: 425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.79 : 1,399.38 = 283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.79/1,399.38 = 283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.79x = 1,399.38 × 283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.79x = 396,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,822.19/932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.41

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