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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.29, 1,400.16 and 659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.29, 1,400.16 and 659.92 is: 990.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.29 : 1,400.16 = 659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.29/1,400.16 = 659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.29x = 1,400.16 × 659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.29x = 923,986.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,986.59/933.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.03

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