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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.15, 1,287.59 and 579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.15, 1,287.59 and 579.16 is: 799.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.15 : 1,287.59 = 579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.15/1,287.59 = 579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.15x = 1,287.59 × 579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.15x = 745,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,714.51/933.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.14

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