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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.08, 1,286.81 and 722.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.08, 1,286.81 and 722.59 is: 996.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.08 : 1,286.81 = 722.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.08/1,286.81 = 722.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.08x = 1,286.81 × 722.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.08x = 929,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,829.21/933.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.51

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