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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.24, 1,292.52 and 641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.24, 1,292.52 and 641.94 is: 886.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.24 : 1,292.52 = 641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.24/1,292.52 = 641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.24x = 1,292.52 × 641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.24x = 829,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,720.29/936.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.23

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