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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.94, 1,399.93 and 317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.94, 1,399.93 and 317.06 is: 475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.94 : 1,399.93 = 317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.94/1,399.93 = 317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.94x = 1,399.93 × 317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.94x = 443,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,861.81/933.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.26

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