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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.09, 1,401.14 and 284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.09, 1,401.14 and 284.83 is: 427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.09 : 1,401.14 = 284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.09/1,401.14 = 284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.09x = 1,401.14 × 284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.09x = 399,085.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,085.28/934.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.25

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