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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.23, 1,287.92 and 617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.23, 1,287.92 and 617.94 is: 852.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.23 : 1,287.92 = 617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.23/1,287.92 = 617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.23x = 1,287.92 × 617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.23x = 795,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,854.20/933.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.80

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