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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.66, 1,289.35 and 700.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.66, 1,289.35 and 700.38 is: 967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.66 : 1,289.35 = 700.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.66/1,289.35 = 700.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.66x = 1,289.35 × 700.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.66x = 903,034.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,034.95/933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.20

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