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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.39, 1,287.87 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.39, 1,287.87 and 579.60 is: 799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.39 : 1,287.87 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.39/1,287.87 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.39x = 1,287.87 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.39x = 746,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,449.45/933.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.72

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