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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.76, 1,399.80 and 516.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.76, 1,399.80 and 516.68 is: 774.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.76 : 1,399.80 = 516.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.76/1,399.80 = 516.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.76x = 1,399.80 × 516.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.76x = 723,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,248.66/933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.56

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