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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.74, 1,292.27 and 605.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.74, 1,292.27 and 605.27 is: 834.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.74 : 1,292.27 = 605.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.74/1,292.27 = 605.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.74x = 1,292.27 × 605.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.74x = 782,172.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,172.47/936.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.99

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