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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.28, 1,286.55 and 597.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.28, 1,286.55 and 597.15 is: 823.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.28 : 1,286.55 = 597.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.28/1,286.55 = 597.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.28x = 1,286.55 × 597.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.28x = 768,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,255.16/933.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.18

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