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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.16, 1,399.97 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.16, 1,399.97 and 283.86 is: 425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.16 : 1,399.97 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.16/1,399.97 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.16x = 1,399.97 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.16x = 397,395.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,395.48/933.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.86

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