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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.02, 1,403.06 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.02, 1,403.06 and 387.45 is: 580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.02 : 1,403.06 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.02/1,403.06 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.02x = 1,403.06 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.02x = 543,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,613.66/936.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.77

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