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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.14, 1,291.56 and 604.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.14, 1,291.56 and 604.79 is: 834.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.14 : 1,291.56 = 604.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.14/1,291.56 = 604.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.14x = 1,291.56 × 604.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.14x = 781,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,122.57/936.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.41

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