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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.73, 1,289.42 and 758.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.73, 1,289.42 and 758.77 is: 1,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.73 : 1,289.42 = 758.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.73/1,289.42 = 758.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.73x = 1,289.42 × 758.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.73x = 978,369.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,369.04/933.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.81

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