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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.57, 1,288.04 and 697.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.57, 1,288.04 and 697.86 is: 962.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.57 : 1,288.04 = 697.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.57/1,288.04 = 697.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.57x = 1,288.04 × 697.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.57x = 898,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,868.11/933.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.83

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