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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.06, 1,399.83 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.06, 1,399.83 and 659.70 is: 989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.06 : 1,399.83 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.06/1,399.83 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.06x = 1,399.83 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.06x = 923,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,467.85/933.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.72

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