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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.85, 1,288.17 and 583.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.85, 1,288.17 and 583.93 is: 805.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.85 : 1,288.17 = 583.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.85/1,288.17 = 583.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.85x = 1,288.17 × 583.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.85x = 752,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,197.89/933.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.48

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