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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.46, 1,400.67 and 679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.46, 1,400.67 and 679.06 is: 1,018.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.46 : 1,400.67 = 679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.46/1,400.67 = 679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.46x = 1,400.67 × 679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.46x = 951,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,138.97/933.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.94

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