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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.24, 1,290.72 and 656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.24, 1,290.72 and 656.04 is: 904.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.24 : 1,290.72 = 656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.24/1,290.72 = 656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.24x = 1,290.72 × 656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.24x = 846,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,763.95/936.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.43

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