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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.50, 1,397.40 and 622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.50, 1,397.40 and 622.86 is: 932.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.50 : 1,397.40 = 622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.50/1,397.40 = 622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.50x = 1,397.40 × 622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.50x = 870,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,384.56/933.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.39

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