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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.41, 1,286.72 and 597.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.41, 1,286.72 and 597.27 is: 823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.41 : 1,286.72 = 597.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.41/1,286.72 = 597.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.41x = 1,286.72 × 597.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.41x = 768,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,517.76/933.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.35

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