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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.07, 1,402.50 and 524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.07, 1,402.50 and 524.95 is: 786.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.07 : 1,402.50 = 524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.07/1,402.50 = 524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.07x = 1,402.50 × 524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.07x = 736,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,235.36/936.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.52

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