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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.15, 1,404.44 and 435.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.15, 1,404.44 and 435.57 is: 653.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.15 : 1,404.44 = 435.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.15/1,404.44 = 435.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.15x = 1,404.44 × 435.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.15x = 611,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,729.75/936.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.45

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