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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.44, 1,399.75 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.44, 1,399.75 and 284.02 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.44 : 1,399.75 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.44/1,399.75 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.44x = 1,399.75 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.44x = 397,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,560.66/933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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