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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.28, 1,291.98 and 586.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.28, 1,291.98 and 586.90 is: 809.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.28 : 1,291.98 = 586.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.28/1,291.98 = 586.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.28x = 1,291.98 × 586.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.28x = 758,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,263.06/936.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.87

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