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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.32, 1,292.40 and 604.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.32, 1,292.40 and 604.74 is: 834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.32 : 1,292.40 = 604.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.32/1,292.40 = 604.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.32x = 1,292.40 × 604.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.32x = 781,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,565.98/936.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.72

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