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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.12, 1,396.95 and 561.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.12, 1,396.95 and 561.79 is: 841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.12 : 1,396.95 = 561.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.12/1,396.95 = 561.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.12x = 1,396.95 × 561.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.12x = 784,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,784.32/933.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.03

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