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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.14, 1,405.51 and 525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.14, 1,405.51 and 525.54 is: 789.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.14 : 1,405.51 = 525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.14/1,405.51 = 525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.14x = 1,405.51 × 525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.14x = 738,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,651.73/936.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.04

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