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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.59, 1,291.11 and 600.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.59, 1,291.11 and 600.45 is: 827.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.59 : 1,291.11 = 600.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.59/1,291.11 = 600.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.59x = 1,291.11 × 600.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.59x = 775,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,247.00/936.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.73

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