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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.46, 1,291.53 and 684.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.46, 1,291.53 and 684.70 is: 944.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.46 : 1,291.53 = 684.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.46/1,291.53 = 684.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.46x = 1,291.53 × 684.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.46x = 884,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,310.59/936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.31

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