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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,287.66 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,287.66 and 583.56 is: 805.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,287.66 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,287.66 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,287.66 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 751,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,426.87/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.39

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