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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.62, 1,292.28 and 605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.62, 1,292.28 and 605.16 is: 834.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.62 : 1,292.28 = 605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.62/1,292.28 = 605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.62x = 1,292.28 × 605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.62x = 782,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,036.16/936.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.96

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