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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.23, 1,400.76 and 711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.23, 1,400.76 and 711.80 is: 1,068.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.23 : 1,400.76 = 711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.23/1,400.76 = 711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.23x = 1,400.76 × 711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.23x = 997,060.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,060.97/933.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.40

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