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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.09, 1,286.97 and 891.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.09, 1,286.97 and 891.73 is: 1,229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.09 : 1,286.97 = 891.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.09/1,286.97 = 891.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.09x = 1,286.97 × 891.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.09x = 1,147,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,625.30/933.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.92

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