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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.84, 1,301.28 and 921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.84, 1,301.28 and 921.94 is: 1,280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.84 : 1,301.28 = 921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.84/1,301.28 = 921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.84x = 1,301.28 × 921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.84x = 1,199,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,702.08/936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.58

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