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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.66, 1,287.36 and 786.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.66, 1,287.36 and 786.06 is: 1,083.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.66 : 1,287.36 = 786.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.66/1,287.36 = 786.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.66x = 1,287.36 × 786.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.66x = 1,011,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,942.20/933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.84

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