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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.44, 1,287.60 and 584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.44, 1,287.60 and 584.30 is: 805.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.44 : 1,287.60 = 584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.44/1,287.60 = 584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.44x = 1,287.60 × 584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.44x = 752,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,344.68/933.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.99

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