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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.41, 1,292.08 and 657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.41, 1,292.08 and 657.50 is: 907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.41 : 1,292.08 = 657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.41/1,292.08 = 657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.41x = 1,292.08 × 657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.41x = 849,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,542.60/936.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.23

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