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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.31, 1,402.02 and 606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.31, 1,402.02 and 606.75 is: 908.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.31 : 1,402.02 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.31/1,402.02 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.31x = 1,402.02 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.31x = 850,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,675.64/936.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.54

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