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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.48, 1,286.14 and 684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.48, 1,286.14 and 684.52 is: 943.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.48 : 1,286.14 = 684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.48/1,286.14 = 684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.48x = 1,286.14 × 684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.48x = 880,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,388.55/933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.13

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