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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.16, 1,290.48 and 674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.16, 1,290.48 and 674.08 is: 929.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.16 : 1,290.48 = 674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.16/1,290.48 = 674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.16x = 1,290.48 × 674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.16x = 869,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,886.76/936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.21

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