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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.39, 1,397.52 and 759.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.39, 1,397.52 and 759.65 is: 1,137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.39 : 1,397.52 = 759.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.39/1,397.52 = 759.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.39x = 1,397.52 × 759.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.39x = 1,061,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,619.08/933.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.38

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