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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.32, 1,294.38 and 588.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.32, 1,294.38 and 588.62 is: 812.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.32 : 1,294.38 = 588.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.32/1,294.38 = 588.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.32x = 1,294.38 × 588.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.32x = 761,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,891.48/937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.84

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