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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.92, 1,401.12 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.92, 1,401.12 and 284.72 is: 427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.92 : 1,401.12 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.92/1,401.12 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.92x = 1,401.12 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.92x = 398,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,926.89/933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.15

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