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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932, 1,286.26 and 582.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932, 1,286.26 and 582.62 is: 804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932 : 1,286.26 = 582.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932/1,286.26 = 582.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932x = 1,286.26 × 582.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932x = 749,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,400.80/932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.08

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