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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.16, 1,292.15 and 604.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.16, 1,292.15 and 604.61 is: 834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.16 : 1,292.15 = 604.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.16/1,292.15 = 604.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.16x = 1,292.15 × 604.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.16x = 781,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,253.98/936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.53

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