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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.59, 1,292.12 and 604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.59, 1,292.12 and 604.90 is: 834.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.59 : 1,292.12 = 604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.59/1,292.12 = 604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.59x = 1,292.12 × 604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.59x = 781,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,593.90/936.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.51

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