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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.07, 1,403.70 and 546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.07, 1,403.70 and 546.46 is: 819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.07 : 1,403.70 = 546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.07/1,403.70 = 546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.07x = 1,403.70 × 546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.07x = 767,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,065.90/936.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.45

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