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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.03, 1,399.54 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.03, 1,399.54 and 283.77 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.03 : 1,399.54 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.03/1,399.54 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.03x = 1,399.54 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.03x = 397,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,146.76/933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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