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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.68, 1,290.70 and 586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.68, 1,290.70 and 586.56 is: 809.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.68 : 1,290.70 = 586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.68/1,290.70 = 586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.68x = 1,290.70 × 586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.68x = 757,072.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,072.99/935.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.12

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