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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.03, 1,399.54 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.03, 1,399.54 and 501.03 is: 751.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.03 : 1,399.54 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.03/1,399.54 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.03x = 1,399.54 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.03x = 701,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,202.02/933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.54

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