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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.12, 1,290.80 and 604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.12, 1,290.80 and 604.10 is: 832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.12 : 1,290.80 = 604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.12/1,290.80 = 604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.12x = 1,290.80 × 604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.12x = 779,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,772.28/936.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.98

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