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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.50, 1,288.30 and 584.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.50, 1,288.30 and 584.42 is: 806.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.50 : 1,288.30 = 584.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.50/1,288.30 = 584.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.50x = 1,288.30 × 584.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.50x = 752,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,908.29/933.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.54

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