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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.70, 1,292.26 and 582.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.70, 1,292.26 and 582.37 is: 803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.70 : 1,292.26 = 582.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.70/1,292.26 = 582.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.70x = 1,292.26 × 582.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.70x = 752,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,566.99/936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.43

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