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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.07, 1,404.09 and 387.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.07, 1,404.09 and 387.85 is: 581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.07 : 1,404.09 = 387.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.07/1,404.09 = 387.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.07x = 1,404.09 × 387.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.07x = 544,576.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,576.31/936.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.77

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