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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.67, 1,287.52 and 583.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.67, 1,287.52 and 583.75 is: 804.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.67 : 1,287.52 = 583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.67/1,287.52 = 583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.67x = 1,287.52 × 583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.67x = 751,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,589.80/933.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.98

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