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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.61, 1,400.54 and 714.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.61, 1,400.54 and 714.65 is: 1,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.61 : 1,400.54 = 714.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.61/1,400.54 = 714.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.61x = 1,400.54 × 714.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.61x = 1,000,895.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,895.84/933.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.07

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