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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.15, 1,292.04 and 621.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.15, 1,292.04 and 621.42 is: 857.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.15 : 1,292.04 = 621.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.15/1,292.04 = 621.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.15x = 1,292.04 × 621.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.15x = 802,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,899.50/936.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.66

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