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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.58, 1,399.02 and 548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.58, 1,399.02 and 548.02 is: 821.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.58 : 1,399.02 = 548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.58/1,399.02 = 548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.58x = 1,399.02 × 548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.58x = 766,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,690.94/933.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.24

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