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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.44, 1,397.12 and 521.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.44, 1,397.12 and 521.55 is: 780.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.44 : 1,397.12 = 521.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.44/1,397.12 = 521.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.44x = 1,397.12 × 521.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.44x = 728,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,665.33/933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.63

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