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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.81, 1,292.31 and 621.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.81, 1,292.31 and 621.99 is: 858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.81 : 1,292.31 = 621.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.81/1,292.31 = 621.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.81x = 1,292.31 × 621.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.81x = 803,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,803.90/936.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.02

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