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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.92, 1,399.08 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.92, 1,399.08 and 283.44 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.92 : 1,399.08 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.92/1,399.08 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.92x = 1,399.08 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.92x = 396,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,555.24/932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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