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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.63, 1,292.13 and 621.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.63, 1,292.13 and 621.45 is: 857.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.63 : 1,292.13 = 621.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.63/1,292.13 = 621.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.63x = 1,292.13 × 621.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.63x = 802,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,994.19/936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.32

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