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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.59, 1,291.86 and 715.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.59, 1,291.86 and 715.16 is: 986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.59 : 1,291.86 = 715.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.59/1,291.86 = 715.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.59x = 1,291.86 × 715.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.59x = 923,889.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,889.83/936.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.45

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