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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,411.20 and 745.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,411.20 and 745.92 is: 1,124.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,411.20 = 745.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,411.20 = 745.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,411.20 × 745.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 1,052,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,642.30/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.62

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