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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.94, 1,399.62 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.94, 1,399.62 and 283.68 is: 425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.94 : 1,399.62 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.94/1,399.62 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.94x = 1,399.62 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.94x = 397,044.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,044.20/932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.58

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