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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937, 1,293.29 and 582.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937, 1,293.29 and 582.99 is: 804.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937 : 1,293.29 = 582.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937/1,293.29 = 582.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937x = 1,293.29 × 582.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937x = 753,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,975.14/937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.67

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