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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.11, 1,291.85 and 537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.11, 1,291.85 and 537.84 is: 742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.11 : 1,291.85 = 537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.11/1,291.85 = 537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.11x = 1,291.85 × 537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.11x = 694,805.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,805.91/936.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.23

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