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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,292.10 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,292.10 and 605.34 is: 835.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,292.10 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,292.10 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,292.10 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 782,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,159.81/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.21

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