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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.30, 1,286.16 and 697.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.30, 1,286.16 and 697.53 is: 961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.30 : 1,286.16 = 697.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.30/1,286.16 = 697.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.30x = 1,286.16 × 697.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.30x = 897,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,135.18/933.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.25

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