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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.95, 1,399.41 and 608.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.95, 1,399.41 and 608.54 is: 911.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.95 : 1,399.41 = 608.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.95/1,399.41 = 608.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.95x = 1,399.41 × 608.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.95x = 851,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,589.96/933.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.81

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