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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.18, 1,290.86 and 585.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.18, 1,290.86 and 585.88 is: 808.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.18 : 1,290.86 = 585.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.18/1,290.86 = 585.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.18x = 1,290.86 × 585.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.18x = 756,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,289.06/935.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.71

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