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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.65, 1,291.36 and 586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.65, 1,291.36 and 586.13 is: 808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.65 : 1,291.36 = 586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.65/1,291.36 = 586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.65x = 1,291.36 × 586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.65x = 756,904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,904.84/935.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.97

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