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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.92, 1,406.19 and 612.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.92, 1,406.19 and 612.68 is: 919.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.92 : 1,406.19 = 612.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.92/1,406.19 = 612.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.92x = 1,406.19 × 612.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.92x = 861,544.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,544.49/936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.55

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