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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,290.60 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,290.60 and 586.08 is: 809.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,290.60 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,290.60 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,290.60 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 756,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,394.85/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.05

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