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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.36, 1,290.60 and 586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.36, 1,290.60 and 586.52 is: 809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.36 : 1,290.60 = 586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.36/1,290.60 = 586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.36x = 1,290.60 × 586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.36x = 756,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,962.71/935.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.27

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