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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.76, 1,286.82 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.76, 1,286.82 and 583.56 is: 805.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.76 : 1,286.82 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.76/1,286.82 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.76x = 1,286.82 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.76x = 750,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,936.68/932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.07

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