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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.36, 1,285.20 and 670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.36, 1,285.20 and 670.92 is: 923.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.36 : 1,285.20 = 670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.36/1,285.20 = 670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.36x = 1,285.20 × 670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.36x = 862,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,266.38/933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.83

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