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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,287.95 and 583.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,287.95 and 583.89 is: 806.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,287.95 = 583.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,287.95 = 583.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,287.95 × 583.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 752,018.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,018.21/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.02

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