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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.48, 1,404.72 and 610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.48, 1,404.72 and 610.92 is: 916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.48 : 1,404.72 = 610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.48/1,404.72 = 610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.48x = 1,404.72 × 610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.48x = 858,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,171.54/936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.38

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