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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.30, 1,286.55 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.30, 1,286.55 and 583.38 is: 804.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.30 : 1,286.55 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.30/1,286.55 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.30x = 1,286.55 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.30x = 750,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,547.54/933.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.19

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