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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.06, 1,295.09 and 795.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.06, 1,295.09 and 795.72 is: 1,100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.06 : 1,295.09 = 795.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.06/1,295.09 = 795.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.06x = 1,295.09 × 795.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.06x = 1,030,532.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,532.88/936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.93

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