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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.17, 1,288.01 and 634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.17, 1,288.01 and 634.92 is: 876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.17 : 1,288.01 = 634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.17/1,288.01 = 634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.17x = 1,288.01 × 634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.17x = 817,783.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,783.31/933.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.35

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