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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.41, 1,290.83 and 674.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.41, 1,290.83 and 674.33 is: 929.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.41 : 1,290.83 = 674.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.41/1,290.83 = 674.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.41x = 1,290.83 × 674.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.41x = 870,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,442.02/936.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.55

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