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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.30, 1,291.64 and 605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.30, 1,291.64 and 605.01 is: 834.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.30 : 1,291.64 = 605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.30/1,291.64 = 605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.30x = 1,291.64 × 605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.30x = 781,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,452.09/936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.62

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