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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.36, 1,294.02 and 758.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.36, 1,294.02 and 758.97 is: 1,048.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.36 : 1,294.02 = 758.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.36/1,294.02 = 758.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.36x = 1,294.02 × 758.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.36x = 982,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,122.36/936.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.87

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