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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.51, 1,293.25 and 587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.51, 1,293.25 and 587.80 is: 811.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.51 : 1,293.25 = 587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.51/1,293.25 = 587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.51x = 1,293.25 × 587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.51x = 760,172.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,172.35/936.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.71

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