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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.67, 1,401.32 and 609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.67, 1,401.32 and 609.40 is: 914.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.67 : 1,401.32 = 609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.67/1,401.32 = 609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.67x = 1,401.32 × 609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.67x = 853,964.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,964.41/933.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.63

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