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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.87, 1,399.37 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.87, 1,399.37 and 283.60 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.87 : 1,399.37 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.87/1,399.37 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.87x = 1,399.37 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.87x = 396,856.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,856.42/932.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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