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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.90, 1,292.37 and 605.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.90, 1,292.37 and 605.22 is: 834.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.90 : 1,292.37 = 605.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.90/1,292.37 = 605.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.90x = 1,292.37 × 605.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.90x = 782,168.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,168.17/936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.85

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