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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.03, 1,292.37 and 582.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.03, 1,292.37 and 582.11 is: 803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.03 : 1,292.37 = 582.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.03/1,292.37 = 582.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.03x = 1,292.37 × 582.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.03x = 752,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,301.50/936.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.72

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