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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.86, 1,290.87 and 585.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.86, 1,290.87 and 585.66 is: 808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.86 : 1,290.87 = 585.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.86/1,290.87 = 585.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.86x = 1,290.87 × 585.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.86x = 756,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,010.92/934.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.69

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