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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.39, 1,399.68 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.39, 1,399.68 and 283.98 is: 425.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.39 : 1,399.68 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.39/1,399.68 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.39x = 1,399.68 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.39x = 397,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,476.94/933.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.84

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