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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.39, 1,402.65 and 872.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.39, 1,402.65 and 872.44 is: 1,311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.39 : 1,402.65 = 872.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.39/1,402.65 = 872.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.39x = 1,402.65 × 872.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.39x = 1,223,725.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,725.58/933.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.05

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