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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.81, 1,398.02 and 703.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.81, 1,398.02 and 703.67 is: 1,053.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.81 : 1,398.02 = 703.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.81/1,398.02 = 703.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.81x = 1,398.02 × 703.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.81x = 983,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,734.22/933.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.46

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