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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.96, 1,287.08 and 671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.96, 1,287.08 and 671.52 is: 925.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.96 : 1,287.08 = 671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.96/1,287.08 = 671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.96x = 1,287.08 × 671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.96x = 864,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,299.96/933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.41

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