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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.10, 1,404.78 and 503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.10, 1,404.78 and 503.56 is: 755.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.10 : 1,404.78 = 503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.10/1,404.78 = 503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.10x = 1,404.78 × 503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.10x = 707,391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,391.02/936.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.68

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