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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.04, 1,402.94 and 525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.04, 1,402.94 and 525 is: 786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.04 : 1,402.94 = 525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.04/1,402.94 = 525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.04x = 1,402.94 × 525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.04x = 736,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,543.50/936.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.87

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