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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.18, 1,291.68 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.18, 1,291.68 and 604.80 is: 834.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.18 : 1,291.68 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.18/1,291.68 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.18x = 1,291.68 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.18x = 781,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,208.06/936.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.46

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