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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.20, 1,285.60 and 652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.20, 1,285.60 and 652.94 is: 899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.20 : 1,285.60 = 652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.20/1,285.60 = 652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.20x = 1,285.60 × 652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.20x = 839,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,411.60/933.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.50

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