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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.82, 1,292.76 and 605.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.82, 1,292.76 and 605.42 is: 835.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.82 : 1,292.76 = 605.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.82/1,292.76 = 605.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.82x = 1,292.76 × 605.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.82x = 782,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,668.42/936.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.46

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