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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.87, 1,400.87 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.87, 1,400.87 and 284.60 is: 426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.87 : 1,400.87 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.87/1,400.87 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.87x = 1,400.87 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.87x = 398,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,687.60/933.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.92

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