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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.86, 1,292.60 and 604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.86, 1,292.60 and 604.76 is: 834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.86 : 1,292.60 = 604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.86/1,292.60 = 604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.86x = 1,292.60 × 604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.86x = 781,703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,703.29/936.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.39

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