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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,402.92 and 774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,402.92 and 774.72 is: 1,161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,402.92 = 774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,402.92 = 774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,402.92 × 774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 1,086,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,870.18/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.19

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