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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.36, 1,291.86 and 605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.36, 1,291.86 and 605.01 is: 834.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.36 : 1,291.86 = 605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.36/1,291.86 = 605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.36x = 1,291.86 × 605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.36x = 781,588.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,588.22/936.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.71

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