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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.18, 1,285.93 and 666.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.18, 1,285.93 and 666.87 is: 918.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.18 : 1,285.93 = 666.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.18/1,285.93 = 666.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.18x = 1,285.93 × 666.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.18x = 857,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,548.14/933.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.95

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