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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.91, 1,286.62 and 833.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.91, 1,286.62 and 833.49 is: 1,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.91 : 1,286.62 = 833.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.91/1,286.62 = 833.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.91x = 1,286.62 × 833.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.91x = 1,072,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,382.82/931.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.74

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