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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.84, 1,289.56 and 700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.84, 1,289.56 and 700.56 is: 967.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.84 : 1,289.56 = 700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.84/1,289.56 = 700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.84x = 1,289.56 × 700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.84x = 903,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,414.15/933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.42

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