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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.96, 1,399.11 and 567.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.96, 1,399.11 and 567.84 is: 850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.96 : 1,399.11 = 567.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.96/1,399.11 = 567.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.96x = 1,399.11 × 567.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.96x = 794,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,465.38/933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.65

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