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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.36, 1,287.84 and 584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.36, 1,287.84 and 584.52 is: 806.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.36 : 1,287.84 = 584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.36/1,287.84 = 584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.36x = 1,287.84 × 584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.36x = 752,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,768.24/933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.51

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