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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.51, 1,291.87 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.51, 1,291.87 and 586.80 is: 810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.51 : 1,291.87 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.51/1,291.87 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.51x = 1,291.87 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.51x = 758,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,067.85/935.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.33

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