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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.35, 1,291.43 and 796.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.35, 1,291.43 and 796.92 is: 1,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.35 : 1,291.43 = 796.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.35/1,291.43 = 796.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.35x = 1,291.43 × 796.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.35x = 1,029,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,162.41/936.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.13

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