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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.46, 1,290.59 and 750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.46, 1,290.59 and 750.56 is: 1,034.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.46 : 1,290.59 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.46/1,290.59 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.46x = 1,290.59 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.46x = 968,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,661.48/936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.39

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