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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.80, 1,289.06 and 685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.80, 1,289.06 and 685.16 is: 945.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.80 : 1,289.06 = 685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.80/1,289.06 = 685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.80x = 1,289.06 × 685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.80x = 883,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,212.35/933.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.83

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