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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.94, 1,287.90 and 653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.94, 1,287.90 and 653.68 is: 901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.94 : 1,287.90 = 653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.94/1,287.90 = 653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.94x = 1,287.90 × 653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.94x = 841,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,874.47/933.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.42

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