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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.78, 1,399.55 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.78, 1,399.55 and 413.20 is: 619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.78 : 1,399.55 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.78/1,399.55 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.78x = 1,399.55 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.78x = 578,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,293.74/933.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.30

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