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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.81, 1,291.82 and 804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.81, 1,291.82 and 804.51 is: 1,109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.81 : 1,291.82 = 804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.81/1,291.82 = 804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.81x = 1,291.82 × 804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.81x = 1,039,278.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,278.09/936.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.38

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