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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.63, 1,402.68 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.63, 1,402.68 and 610.20 is: 913.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.63 : 1,402.68 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.63/1,402.68 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.63x = 1,402.68 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.63x = 855,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,915.34/936.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.82

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