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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.53, 1,398.75 and 659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.53, 1,398.75 and 659.06 is: 987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.53 : 1,398.75 = 659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.53/1,398.75 = 659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.53x = 1,398.75 × 659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.53x = 921,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,860.18/933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.50

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