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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.20, 1,400.04 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.20, 1,400.04 and 283.88 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.20 : 1,400.04 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.20/1,400.04 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.20x = 1,400.04 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.20x = 397,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,443.36/933.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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