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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.11, 1,288.70 and 725.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.11, 1,288.70 and 725.77 is: 1,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.11 : 1,288.70 = 725.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.11/1,288.70 = 725.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.11x = 1,288.70 × 725.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.11x = 935,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,296.17/933.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.34

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