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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.23, 1,292.52 and 641.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.23, 1,292.52 and 641.93 is: 886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.23 : 1,292.52 = 641.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.23/1,292.52 = 641.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.23x = 1,292.52 × 641.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.23x = 829,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,707.36/936.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.22

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