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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.21, 1,398.69 and 521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.21, 1,398.69 and 521.64 is: 781.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.21 : 1,398.69 = 521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.21/1,398.69 = 521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.21x = 1,398.69 × 521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.21x = 729,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,612.65/933.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.83

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