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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.80, 1,400.70 and 704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.80, 1,400.70 and 704.30 is: 1,056.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.80 : 1,400.70 = 704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.80/1,400.70 = 704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.80x = 1,400.70 × 704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.80x = 986,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,513.01/933.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.45

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