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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.26, 1,285.07 and 845.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.26, 1,285.07 and 845.37 is: 1,164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.26 : 1,285.07 = 845.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.26/1,285.07 = 845.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.26x = 1,285.07 × 845.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.26x = 1,086,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,355.40/933.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.05

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