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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.87, 1,399.34 and 283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.87, 1,399.34 and 283.61 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.87 : 1,399.34 = 283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.87/1,399.34 = 283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.87x = 1,399.34 × 283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.87x = 396,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,865.40/932.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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