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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.87, 1,399.38 and 283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.87, 1,399.38 and 283.66 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.87 : 1,399.38 = 283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.87/1,399.38 = 283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.87x = 1,399.38 × 283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.87x = 396,944.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,944.63/932.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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