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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.17, 1,404.25 and 525.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.17, 1,404.25 and 525.31 is: 787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.17 : 1,404.25 = 525.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.17/1,404.25 = 525.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.17x = 1,404.25 × 525.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.17x = 737,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,661.74/936.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.96

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