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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.02, 1,399.43 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.02, 1,399.43 and 283.74 is: 425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.02 : 1,399.43 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.02/1,399.43 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.02x = 1,399.43 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.02x = 397,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,072.85/933.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.58

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