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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.39, 1,287.50 and 584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.39, 1,287.50 and 584.28 is: 805.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.39 : 1,287.50 = 584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.39/1,287.50 = 584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.39x = 1,287.50 × 584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.39x = 752,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,257.58/933.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.94

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