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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.90, 1,399.16 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.90, 1,399.16 and 283.48 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.90 : 1,399.16 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.90/1,399.16 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.90x = 1,399.16 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.90x = 396,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,633.88/932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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