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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.50, 1,413.99 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.50, 1,413.99 and 284.38 is: 426.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.50 : 1,413.99 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.50/1,413.99 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.50x = 1,413.99 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.50x = 402,106.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,106.94/942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.64

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