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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.05, 1,290.60 and 586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.05, 1,290.60 and 586.13 is: 808.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.05 : 1,290.60 = 586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.05/1,290.60 = 586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.05x = 1,290.60 × 586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.05x = 756,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,452.93/936.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.14

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