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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.84, 1,287.40 and 584.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.84, 1,287.40 and 584.24 is: 805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.84 : 1,287.40 = 584.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.84/1,287.40 = 584.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.84x = 1,287.40 × 584.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.84x = 752,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,150.58/933.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.44

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