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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,287.18 and 618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,287.18 and 618.42 is: 853.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,287.18 = 618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,287.18 = 618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,287.18 × 618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 796,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,017.86/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.18

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