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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.50, 1,398.42 and 686.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.50, 1,398.42 and 686.24 is: 1,028.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.50 : 1,398.42 = 686.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.50/1,398.42 = 686.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.50x = 1,398.42 × 686.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.50x = 959,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,655.24/933.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.02

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