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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.83, 1,292.57 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.83, 1,292.57 and 582.66 is: 803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.83 : 1,292.57 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.83/1,292.57 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.83x = 1,292.57 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.83x = 753,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,125.92/936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.91

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