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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.16, 1,286.18 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.16, 1,286.18 and 637.92 is: 879.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.16 : 1,286.18 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.16/1,286.18 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.16x = 1,286.18 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.16x = 820,470.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,470.33/933.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.24

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