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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.90, 1,401.12 and 284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.90, 1,401.12 and 284.82 is: 427.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.90 : 1,401.12 = 284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.90/1,401.12 = 284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.90x = 1,401.12 × 284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.90x = 399,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,067.00/933.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.31

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