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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.29, 1,287.68 and 579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.29, 1,287.68 and 579.04 is: 798.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.29 : 1,287.68 = 579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.29/1,287.68 = 579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.29x = 1,287.68 × 579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.29x = 745,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,616.46/933.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.92

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