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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.63, 1,292.13 and 700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.63, 1,292.13 and 700.16 is: 965.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.63 : 1,292.13 = 700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.63/1,292.13 = 700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.63x = 1,292.13 × 700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.63x = 904,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,691.28/936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.90

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