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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.76, 1,400.67 and 523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.76, 1,400.67 and 523.64 is: 783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.76 : 1,400.67 = 523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.76/1,400.67 = 523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.76x = 1,400.67 × 523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.76x = 733,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,450.34/935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.80

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