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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.04, 1,292.36 and 641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.04, 1,292.36 and 641.20 is: 885.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.04 : 1,292.36 = 641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.04/1,292.36 = 641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.04x = 1,292.36 × 641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.04x = 828,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,661.23/936.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.28

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