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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.20, 1,400.03 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.20, 1,400.03 and 283.94 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.20 : 1,400.03 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.20/1,400.03 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.20x = 1,400.03 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.20x = 397,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,524.52/933.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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