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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.57, 1,399.95 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.57, 1,399.95 and 413.55 is: 620.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.57 : 1,399.95 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.57/1,399.95 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.57x = 1,399.95 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.57x = 578,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,949.32/933.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.15

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