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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.97, 1,400.86 and 413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.97, 1,400.86 and 413.98 is: 620.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.97 : 1,400.86 = 413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.97/1,400.86 = 413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.97x = 1,400.86 × 413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.97x = 579,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,926.99/933.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.93

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