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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,293.17 and 583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,293.17 and 583.01 is: 805.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,293.17 = 583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,293.17 = 583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,293.17 × 583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 753,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,931.04/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.07

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