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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.89, 1,400.04 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.89, 1,400.04 and 624.80 is: 936.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.89 : 1,400.04 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.89/1,400.04 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.89x = 1,400.04 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.89x = 874,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,740.62/933.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.67

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