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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.55, 1,400.31 and 779.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.55, 1,400.31 and 779.59 is: 1,169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.55 : 1,400.31 = 779.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.55/1,400.31 = 779.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.55x = 1,400.31 × 779.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.55x = 1,091,667.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,667.67/933.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.37

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