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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.36, 1,285.08 and 793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.36, 1,285.08 and 793.20 is: 1,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.36 : 1,285.08 = 793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.36/1,285.08 = 793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.36x = 1,285.08 × 793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.36x = 1,019,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,325.46/933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.10

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