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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.79, 1,400.68 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.79, 1,400.68 and 284.52 is: 426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.79 : 1,400.68 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.79/1,400.68 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.79x = 1,400.68 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.79x = 398,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,522.34/933.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.78

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