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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.56, 1,288.68 and 636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.56, 1,288.68 and 636 is: 876.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.56 : 1,288.68 = 636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.56/1,288.68 = 636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.56x = 1,288.68 × 636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.56x = 819,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,600.48/934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.99

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