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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.24, 1,291.32 and 604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.24, 1,291.32 and 604.44 is: 833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.24 : 1,291.32 = 604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.24/1,291.32 = 604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.24x = 1,291.32 × 604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.24x = 780,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,525.46/936.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.68

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