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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,288.12 and 584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,288.12 and 584.16 is: 806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,288.12 = 584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,288.12 = 584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,288.12 × 584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 752,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,468.18/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.50

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