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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.03, 1,404.37 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.03, 1,404.37 and 416.40 is: 624.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.03 : 1,404.37 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.03/1,404.37 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.03x = 1,404.37 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.03x = 584,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,770.56/936.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.73

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