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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.91, 1,291.34 and 586.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.91, 1,291.34 and 586.67 is: 809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.91 : 1,291.34 = 586.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.91/1,291.34 = 586.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.91x = 1,291.34 × 586.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.91x = 757,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,585.45/935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.46

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