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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.13, 1,400.51 and 500.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.13, 1,400.51 and 500.59 is: 751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.13 : 1,400.51 = 500.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.13/1,400.51 = 500.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.13x = 1,400.51 × 500.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.13x = 701,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,075.30/933.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.32

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