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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.14, 1,287.50 and 784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.14, 1,287.50 and 784.32 is: 1,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.14 : 1,287.50 = 784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.14/1,287.50 = 784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.14x = 1,287.50 × 784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.14x = 1,009,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,812.00/933.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.17

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