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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.93, 1,287.33 and 635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.93, 1,287.33 and 635.09 is: 875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.93 : 1,287.33 = 635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.93/1,287.33 = 635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.93x = 1,287.33 × 635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.93x = 817,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,570.41/933.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.41

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