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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.03, 1,399.50 and 567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.03, 1,399.50 and 567.05 is: 850.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.03 : 1,399.50 = 567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.03/1,399.50 = 567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.03x = 1,399.50 × 567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.03x = 793,579.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,579.48/933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.54

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