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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.44, 1,288.14 and 671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.44, 1,288.14 and 671.72 is: 926.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.44 : 1,288.14 = 671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.44/1,288.14 = 671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.44x = 1,288.14 × 671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.44x = 865,269.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,269.40/933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.97

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