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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.56, 1,401.06 and 659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.56, 1,401.06 and 659.06 is: 989.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.56 : 1,401.06 = 659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.56/1,401.06 = 659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.56x = 1,401.06 × 659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.56x = 923,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,382.60/933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.10

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