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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.54, 1,292.49 and 641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.54, 1,292.49 and 641.70 is: 885.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.54 : 1,292.49 = 641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.54/1,292.49 = 641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.54x = 1,292.49 × 641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.54x = 829,390.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,390.83/936.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.59

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