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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.99, 1,290.60 and 671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.99, 1,290.60 and 671.04 is: 924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.99 : 1,290.60 = 671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.99/1,290.60 = 671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.99x = 1,290.60 × 671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.99x = 866,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,044.22/936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.28

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