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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.17, 1,399.89 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.17, 1,399.89 and 283.96 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.17 : 1,399.89 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.17/1,399.89 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.17x = 1,399.89 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.17x = 397,512.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,512.76/933.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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