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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.68, 1,398.88 and 586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.68, 1,398.88 and 586.48 is: 878.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.68 : 1,398.88 = 586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.68/1,398.88 = 586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.68x = 1,398.88 × 586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.68x = 820,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,415.14/933.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.69

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