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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.50, 1,406.36 and 611.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.50, 1,406.36 and 611.69 is: 918.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.50 : 1,406.36 = 611.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.50/1,406.36 = 611.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.50x = 1,406.36 × 611.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.50x = 860,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,250.85/936.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.59

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