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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.68, 1,400.62 and 705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.68, 1,400.62 and 705.44 is: 1,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.68 : 1,400.62 = 705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.68/1,400.62 = 705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.68x = 1,400.62 × 705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.68x = 988,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,053.37/933.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.24

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