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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.27, 1,288.29 and 579.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.27, 1,288.29 and 579.27 is: 799.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.27 : 1,288.29 = 579.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.27/1,288.29 = 579.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.27x = 1,288.29 × 579.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.27x = 746,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,267.75/933.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.63

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