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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.55, 1,291.24 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.55, 1,291.24 and 767.88 is: 1,058.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.55 : 1,291.24 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.55/1,291.24 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.55x = 1,291.24 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.55x = 991,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,517.87/936.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.69

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