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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.03, 1,405.87 and 774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.03, 1,405.87 and 774.27 is: 1,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.03 : 1,405.87 = 774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.03/1,405.87 = 774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.03x = 1,405.87 × 774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.03x = 1,088,521.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,521.03/933.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.65

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