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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.24, 1,290.58 and 581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.24, 1,290.58 and 581.08 is: 801.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.24 : 1,290.58 = 581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.24/1,290.58 = 581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.24x = 1,290.58 × 581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.24x = 749,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,930.23/935.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.86

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