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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.44, 1,287.90 and 579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.44, 1,287.90 and 579.20 is: 799.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.44 : 1,287.90 = 579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.44/1,287.90 = 579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.44x = 1,287.90 × 579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.44x = 745,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,945.24/933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.14

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