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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.96, 1,290.48 and 768.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.96, 1,290.48 and 768.06 is: 1,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.96 : 1,290.48 = 768.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.96/1,290.48 = 768.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.96x = 1,290.48 × 768.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.96x = 991,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,166.07/933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.25

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