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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.24, 1,284.80 and 887.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.24, 1,284.80 and 887.06 is: 1,221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.24 : 1,284.80 = 887.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.24/1,284.80 = 887.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.24x = 1,284.80 × 887.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.24x = 1,139,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,694.69/933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.22

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