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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.53, 1,287.65 and 574.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.53, 1,287.65 and 574.47 is: 792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.53 : 1,287.65 = 574.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.53/1,287.65 = 574.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.53x = 1,287.65 × 574.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.53x = 739,713.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,713.42/933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.39

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