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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.87, 1,399.77 and 587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.87, 1,399.77 and 587.46 is: 880.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.87 : 1,399.77 = 587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.87/1,399.77 = 587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.87x = 1,399.77 × 587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.87x = 822,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,308.88/933.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.54

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