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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.55, 1,400.79 and 413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.55, 1,400.79 and 413.66 is: 620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.55 : 1,400.79 = 413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.55/1,400.79 = 413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.55x = 1,400.79 × 413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.55x = 579,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,450.79/933.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.70

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