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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.53, 1,397.57 and 585.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.53, 1,397.57 and 585.75 is: 876.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.53 : 1,397.57 = 585.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.53/1,397.57 = 585.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.53x = 1,397.57 × 585.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.53x = 818,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,626.63/933.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.92

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