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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.47, 1,400.03 and 658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.47, 1,400.03 and 658.72 is: 987.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.47 : 1,400.03 = 658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.47/1,400.03 = 658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.47x = 1,400.03 × 658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.47x = 922,220.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,220.76/933.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.95

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