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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.85, 1,399.28 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.85, 1,399.28 and 283.59 is: 425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.85 : 1,399.28 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.85/1,399.28 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.85x = 1,399.28 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.85x = 396,820.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,820.40/932.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.39

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