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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.45, 1,292.58 and 604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.45, 1,292.58 and 604.87 is: 834.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.45 : 1,292.58 = 604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.45/1,292.58 = 604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.45x = 1,292.58 × 604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.45x = 781,839.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,839.63/936.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.90

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