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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.89, 1,293.84 and 588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.89, 1,293.84 and 588.51 is: 811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.89 : 1,293.84 = 588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.89/1,293.84 = 588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.89x = 1,293.84 × 588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.89x = 761,437.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,437.78/937.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.86

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