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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.68, 1,289.72 and 654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.68, 1,289.72 and 654.84 is: 904.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.68 : 1,289.72 = 654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.68/1,289.72 = 654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.68x = 1,289.72 × 654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.68x = 844,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,561.88/933.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.55

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