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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.58, 1,291.95 and 586.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.58, 1,291.95 and 586.66 is: 809.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.58 : 1,291.95 = 586.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.58/1,291.95 = 586.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.58x = 1,291.95 × 586.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.58x = 757,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,935.39/936.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.26

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