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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.26, 1,282.32 and 933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.26, 1,282.32 and 933.66 is: 1,277.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.26 : 1,282.32 = 933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.26/1,282.32 = 933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.26x = 1,282.32 × 933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.26x = 1,197,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,250.89/937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.39

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