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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.15, 1,399.38 and 543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.15, 1,399.38 and 543.28 is: 814.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.15 : 1,399.38 = 543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.15/1,399.38 = 543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.15x = 1,399.38 × 543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.15x = 760,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,256.19/933.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.72

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