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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.24, 1,287.90 and 699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.24, 1,287.90 and 699.96 is: 965.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.24 : 1,287.90 = 699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.24/1,287.90 = 699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.24x = 1,287.90 × 699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.24x = 901,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,478.48/933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.97

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