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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.62, 1,400.14 and 610.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.62, 1,400.14 and 610.70 is: 915.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.62 : 1,400.14 = 610.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.62/1,400.14 = 610.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.62x = 1,400.14 × 610.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.62x = 855,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,065.50/933.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.86

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