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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.63, 1,287.02 and 583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.63, 1,287.02 and 583.34 is: 805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.63 : 1,287.02 = 583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.63/1,287.02 = 583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.63x = 1,287.02 × 583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.63x = 750,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,765.27/932.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.00

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