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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.93, 1,286.75 and 775.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.93, 1,286.75 and 775.67 is: 1,068.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.93 : 1,286.75 = 775.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.93/1,286.75 = 775.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.93x = 1,286.75 × 775.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.93x = 998,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,083.06/933.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.69

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