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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.36, 1,293.36 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.36, 1,293.36 and 588.52 is: 812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.36 : 1,293.36 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.36/1,293.36 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.36x = 1,293.36 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.36x = 761,168.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,168.23/937.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.03

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