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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.14, 1,292.74 and 582.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.14, 1,292.74 and 582.94 is: 804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.14 : 1,292.74 = 582.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.14/1,292.74 = 582.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.14x = 1,292.74 × 582.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.14x = 753,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,589.86/937.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.14

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