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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.36, 1,291.78 and 625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.36, 1,291.78 and 625.96 is: 863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.36 : 1,291.78 = 625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.36/1,291.78 = 625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.36x = 1,291.78 × 625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.36x = 808,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,602.61/936.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.56

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