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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.20, 1,399.59 and 413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.20, 1,399.59 and 413.06 is: 619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.20 : 1,399.59 = 413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.20/1,399.59 = 413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.20x = 1,399.59 × 413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.20x = 578,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,114.65/933.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.50

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