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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.53, 1,288.50 and 723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.53, 1,288.50 and 723.29 is: 998.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.53 : 1,288.50 = 723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.53/1,288.50 = 723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.53x = 1,288.50 × 723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.53x = 931,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,959.17/933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.32

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