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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.61, 1,400.90 and 413.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.61, 1,400.90 and 413.97 is: 621.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.61 : 1,400.90 = 413.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.61/1,400.90 = 413.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.61x = 1,400.90 × 413.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.61x = 579,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,932.84/933.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.17

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