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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.86, 1,289.49 and 584.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.86, 1,289.49 and 584.66 is: 807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.86 : 1,289.49 = 584.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.86/1,289.49 = 584.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.86x = 1,289.49 × 584.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.86x = 753,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,913.22/933.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.31

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