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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.56, 1,292.76 and 587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.56, 1,292.76 and 587.25 is: 810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.56 : 1,292.76 = 587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.56/1,292.76 = 587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.56x = 1,292.76 × 587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.56x = 759,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,173.31/936.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.60

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