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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.65, 1,400.49 and 611.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.65, 1,400.49 and 611.07 is: 916.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.65 : 1,400.49 = 611.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.65/1,400.49 = 611.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.65x = 1,400.49 × 611.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.65x = 855,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,797.42/933.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.61

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