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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.30, 1,288.89 and 769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.30, 1,288.89 and 769.14 is: 1,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.30 : 1,288.89 = 769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.30/1,288.89 = 769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.30x = 1,288.89 × 769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.30x = 991,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,336.85/933.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.18

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