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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,287.54 and 712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,287.54 and 712.20 is: 982.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,287.54 = 712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,287.54 = 712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,287.54 × 712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 916,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,985.99/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.84

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