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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.37, 1,398.84 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.37, 1,398.84 and 413.52 is: 619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.37 : 1,398.84 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.37/1,398.84 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.37x = 1,398.84 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.37x = 578,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,441.52/933.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.74

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