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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.88, 1,289.10 and 584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.88, 1,289.10 and 584.56 is: 806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.88 : 1,289.10 = 584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.88/1,289.10 = 584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.88x = 1,289.10 × 584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.88x = 753,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,556.30/933.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.91

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