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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.23, 1,291.01 and 656.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.23, 1,291.01 and 656.37 is: 905.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.23 : 1,291.01 = 656.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.23/1,291.01 = 656.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.23x = 1,291.01 × 656.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.23x = 847,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,376.95/936.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.10

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