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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.67, 1,400.66 and 284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.67, 1,400.66 and 284.25 is: 426.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.67 : 1,400.66 = 284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.67/1,400.66 = 284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.67x = 1,400.66 × 284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.67x = 398,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,136.18/933.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.42

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