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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.40, 1,287.52 and 671.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.40, 1,287.52 and 671.77 is: 926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.40 : 1,287.52 = 671.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.40/1,287.52 = 671.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.40x = 1,287.52 × 671.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.40x = 864,917.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,917.31/933.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.63

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