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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.91, 1,288.37 and 634.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.91, 1,288.37 and 634.79 is: 875.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.91 : 1,288.37 = 634.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.91/1,288.37 = 634.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.91x = 1,288.37 × 634.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.91x = 817,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,834.78/933.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.72

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