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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.39, 1,292.31 and 582.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.39, 1,292.31 and 582.33 is: 803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.39 : 1,292.31 = 582.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.39/1,292.31 = 582.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.39x = 1,292.31 × 582.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.39x = 752,550.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,550.88/936.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.67

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