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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.13, 1,287.22 and 578.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.13, 1,287.22 and 578.94 is: 798.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.13 : 1,287.22 = 578.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.13/1,287.22 = 578.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.13x = 1,287.22 × 578.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.13x = 745,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,223.15/933.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.63

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