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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.89, 1,293.35 and 658.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.89, 1,293.35 and 658.59 is: 909.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.89 : 1,293.35 = 658.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.89/1,293.35 = 658.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.89x = 1,293.35 × 658.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.89x = 851,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,787.38/936.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.16

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