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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.72, 1,286.46 and 758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.72, 1,286.46 and 758.76 is: 1,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.72 : 1,286.46 = 758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.72/1,286.46 = 758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.72x = 1,286.46 × 758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.72x = 976,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,114.39/933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.40

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