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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.06, 1,290.75 and 637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.06, 1,290.75 and 637.50 is: 879.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.06 : 1,290.75 = 637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.06/1,290.75 = 637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.06x = 1,290.75 × 637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.06x = 822,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,853.13/936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.06

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