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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.03, 1,288.24 and 618.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.03, 1,288.24 and 618.95 is: 854.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.03 : 1,288.24 = 618.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.03/1,288.24 = 618.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.03x = 1,288.24 × 618.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.03x = 797,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,348.10/933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.58

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