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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.05, 1,404.07 and 415.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.05, 1,404.07 and 415.91 is: 623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.05 : 1,404.07 = 415.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.05/1,404.07 = 415.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.05x = 1,404.07 × 415.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.05x = 583,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,969.22/936.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.87

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