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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.06, 1,291.86 and 582.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.06, 1,291.86 and 582.06 is: 803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.06 : 1,291.86 = 582.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.06/1,291.86 = 582.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.06x = 1,291.86 × 582.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.06x = 751,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,940.03/936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.30

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