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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.75, 1,399.40 and 674.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.75, 1,399.40 and 674.61 is: 1,011.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.75 : 1,399.40 = 674.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.75/1,399.40 = 674.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.75x = 1,399.40 × 674.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.75x = 944,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,045.69/933.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.03

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