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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.03, 1,287.81 and 722.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.03, 1,287.81 and 722.79 is: 997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.03 : 1,287.81 = 722.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.03/1,287.81 = 722.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.03x = 1,287.81 × 722.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.03x = 930,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,816.19/933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.63

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