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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.16, 1,402.46 and 525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.16, 1,402.46 and 525.59 is: 787.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.16 : 1,402.46 = 525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.16/1,402.46 = 525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.16x = 1,402.46 × 525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.16x = 737,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,119.50/936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.39

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