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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.98, 1,292.64 and 600.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.98, 1,292.64 and 600.98 is: 829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.98 : 1,292.64 = 600.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.98/1,292.64 = 600.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.98x = 1,292.64 × 600.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.98x = 776,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,850.79/936.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.10

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