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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.09, 1,404.39 and 834.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.09, 1,404.39 and 834.09 is: 1,251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.09 : 1,404.39 = 834.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.09/1,404.39 = 834.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.09x = 1,404.39 × 834.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.09x = 1,171,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,387.66/936.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.36

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