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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.03, 1,399.59 and 413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.03, 1,399.59 and 413.03 is: 619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.03 : 1,399.59 = 413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.03/1,399.59 = 413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.03x = 1,399.59 × 413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.03x = 578,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,076.16/933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.57

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