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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.24, 1,291.82 and 641.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.24, 1,291.82 and 641.40 is: 885.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.24 : 1,291.82 = 641.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.24/1,291.82 = 641.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.24x = 1,291.82 × 641.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.24x = 828,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,573.35/936.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.00

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