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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.59, 1,293.69 and 583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.59, 1,293.69 and 583.60 is: 805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.59 : 1,293.69 = 583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.59/1,293.69 = 583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.59x = 1,293.69 × 583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.59x = 754,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,997.48/937.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.25

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