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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.04, 1,293.18 and 587.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.04, 1,293.18 and 587.66 is: 811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.04 : 1,293.18 = 587.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.04/1,293.18 = 587.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.04x = 1,293.18 × 587.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.04x = 759,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,950.16/937.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.01

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