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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.02, 1,287.16 and 578.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.02, 1,287.16 and 578.85 is: 798.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.02 : 1,287.16 = 578.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.02/1,287.16 = 578.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.02x = 1,287.16 × 578.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.02x = 745,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,072.57/933.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.56

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