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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.93, 1,401.30 and 522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.93, 1,401.30 and 522.45 is: 783.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.93 : 1,401.30 = 522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.93/1,401.30 = 522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.93x = 1,401.30 × 522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.93x = 732,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,109.19/933.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.90

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