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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.64, 1,397.84 and 703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.64, 1,397.84 and 703.60 is: 1,053.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.64 : 1,397.84 = 703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.64/1,397.84 = 703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.64x = 1,397.84 × 703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.64x = 983,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,520.22/933.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.43

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