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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.16, 1,294.26 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.16, 1,294.26 and 588.04 is: 812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.16 : 1,294.26 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.16/1,294.26 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.16x = 1,294.26 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.16x = 761,076.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,076.65/937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.11

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