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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.28, 1,290.80 and 586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.28, 1,290.80 and 586.16 is: 808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.28 : 1,290.80 = 586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.28/1,290.80 = 586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.28x = 1,290.80 × 586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.28x = 756,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,615.33/935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.97

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