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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.14, 1,292.42 and 621.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.14, 1,292.42 and 621.83 is: 858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.14 : 1,292.42 = 621.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.14/1,292.42 = 621.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.14x = 1,292.42 × 621.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.14x = 803,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,665.53/936.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.49

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