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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.31, 1,399.15 and 547.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.31, 1,399.15 and 547.75 is: 821.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.31 : 1,399.15 = 547.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.31/1,399.15 = 547.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.31x = 1,399.15 × 547.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.31x = 766,384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,384.41/933.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.15

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