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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.37, 1,291.92 and 604.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.37, 1,291.92 and 604.99 is: 834.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.37 : 1,291.92 = 604.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.37/1,291.92 = 604.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.37x = 1,291.92 × 604.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.37x = 781,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,598.68/936.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.71

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