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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.33, 1,283.56 and 765.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.33, 1,283.56 and 765.01 is: 1,054.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.33 : 1,283.56 = 765.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.33/1,283.56 = 765.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.33x = 1,283.56 × 765.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.33x = 981,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,936.24/931.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.34

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