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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.59, 1,399.87 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.59, 1,399.87 and 284.24 is: 426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.59 : 1,399.87 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.59/1,399.87 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.59x = 1,399.87 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.59x = 397,892.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,892.05/933.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.20

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