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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.23, 1,292.52 and 657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.23, 1,292.52 and 657.32 is: 907.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.23 : 1,292.52 = 657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.23/1,292.52 = 657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.23x = 1,292.52 × 657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.23x = 849,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,599.25/936.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.47

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