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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,291.60 and 604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,291.60 and 604.44 is: 834.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,291.60 = 604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,291.60 = 604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,291.60 × 604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 780,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,694.70/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.08

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