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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,403.28 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,403.28 and 502.56 is: 753.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,403.28 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,403.28 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,403.28 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 705,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,232.40/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.45

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