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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.10, 1,400.86 and 659.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.10, 1,400.86 and 659.32 is: 989.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.10 : 1,400.86 = 659.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.10/1,400.86 = 659.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.10x = 1,400.86 × 659.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.10x = 923,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,615.02/933.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.83

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