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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.25, 1,286.50 and 597.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.25, 1,286.50 and 597.11 is: 823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.25 : 1,286.50 = 597.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.25/1,286.50 = 597.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.25x = 1,286.50 × 597.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.25x = 768,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,184.48/933.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.13

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