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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.52, 1,288.44 and 618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.52, 1,288.44 and 618.80 is: 854.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.52 : 1,288.44 = 618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.52/1,288.44 = 618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.52x = 1,288.44 × 618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.52x = 797,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,286.67/933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.06

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