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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,289.88 and 673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,289.88 and 673.56 is: 928.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,289.88 = 673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,289.88 = 673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,289.88 × 673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 868,811.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,811.57/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.22

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