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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.45, 1,399.56 and 608.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.45, 1,399.56 and 608.23 is: 911.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.45 : 1,399.56 = 608.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.45/1,399.56 = 608.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.45x = 1,399.56 × 608.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.45x = 851,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,254.38/933.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.94

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