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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.50, 1,293.76 and 588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.50, 1,293.76 and 588.22 is: 811.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.50 : 1,293.76 = 588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.50/1,293.76 = 588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.50x = 1,293.76 × 588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.50x = 761,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,015.51/937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.75

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