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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.68, 1,290.24 and 585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.68, 1,290.24 and 585.60 is: 808.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.68 : 1,290.24 = 585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.68/1,290.24 = 585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.68x = 1,290.24 × 585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.68x = 755,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,564.54/934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.37

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