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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.88, 1,287 and 767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.88, 1,287 and 767.08 is: 1,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.88 : 1,287 = 767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.88/1,287 = 767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.88x = 1,287 × 767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.88x = 987,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,231.96/933.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.13

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