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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.44, 1,292.44 and 605.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.44, 1,292.44 and 605.84 is: 836.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.44 : 1,292.44 = 605.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.44/1,292.44 = 605.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.44x = 1,292.44 × 605.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.44x = 783,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,011.85/936.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.16

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