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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.56, 1,292.58 and 703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.56, 1,292.58 and 703.28 is: 970.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.56 : 1,292.58 = 703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.56/1,292.58 = 703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.56x = 1,292.58 × 703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.56x = 909,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,045.66/936.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.62

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